Maritime Museum Interpreter - New Westminster, Canada - City of New Westminster

City of New Westminster
City of New Westminster
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New Westminster, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description
Maritime Museum Interpreter
New Westminster, British Columbia


Number of Openings: 1


Hours per Week:

Other: Hours of work are based on operational requirements and may scheduled for up to 35 hours per week.


Employee Group:
CUPE, Local 387


Location:
Museum: 777 Columbia St


Competition #: 224


Additional Details:

New Westminster has an exciting opportunity for a historic interpreter aboard the Samson V Maritime Museum. The Samson V Maritime Museum is an intact, floating steam powered sternwheeler located along the New Westminster Esplanade.

As the tour guide on this vessel you will be greeting visitors and touring them through it, as well as monitoring museum exhibitions and performing general ship upkeep.


What you will do:


  • Interpretive tour and heritage program delivery
  • Museum facility opening and closing.
  • Oversee visitor safety and museum security
  • Assist with the research, development, testing and implementation of heritage programs and tours
  • Clean and maintain Samson V physical plant and exhibitions (i.e. painting, dusting, washing, etc.)
  • Maintain museum statistics and visitation data
  • Other duties as assigned
    What you bring:
  • Excellent communication skills with experience public speaking
  • Excellent customer service skills and guest service oriented
  • Excellent people skills with a positive and upbeat personality
  • An interest in history, maritime history and museum practices
  • Ability to lift and carry objects (<30 lbs), navigate stairways and ladders, and spend long hours on your feet
  • Ability to work cooperatively, as part of a team
  • Experience organizing groups, programs, and services in an educational setting is an asset
  • Familiarity with marine vessels and maritime safety is an asset
  • First aid training is an asset
  • Ability to pass and maintain a satisfactory Police Information Check
  • To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest._
  • New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq'eméylemspeaking peoples. It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land._
  • We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on._
  • We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted._
  • This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada._
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