Museum Interpreter (Red Deer County)

The Museum Interpreters will work closely with the manager and volunteers to provide immersive experiences for visitors including interpretive tours, weekly programming, and special events. This includes one activity or heritage presentation that will be planned and executed by the Museum Interpreter. Museum Interpreters will also learn basic Danish words and phrases as well as traditional crafts to be able to demonstrate for visitors. They will work within the artifact and archival collection areas to assist with accessioning and maintaining the collection and perform any research there. They will contribute to the Museum's daily operations including answering the phone, responding to visitor inquiries, opening and closing tasks, cash handling, as well as exhibit and collections maintenance. ​ The successful candidate must be eligible for Young Canada Works funding. They should have excellent written and oral communications skills and be comfortable speaking to large groups. They will have valuable computer skills and an interest in developing marketing skills. They will be comfortable both working as part of a team and independently. Studies in Hospitality and Tourism, History, Education, Communications or Anthropology are preferred but not required. ​​ Wages will be $17.00 an hour with an expected work week of 37.5 hours. Weekend work will be required. A student may be eligible for employment through Young Canada Words if they: - Are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent resident status are not eligible); - Are legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid social insurance number); - Are between 16 and 30 years of age inclusively at the start of employment; and - Are a high school, college, CEGEP or university student. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. Resumes and cover letters should be emailed to Bailey Gorman at: . Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal Contract length: 8-16 weeks Pay: $17.00 per hour Benefits: - Discounted or free food - On-site parking - Store discount Education: - Secondary School (preferred) Work Location: In person Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2p6jcj