Now Hiring - Museum Host
40 hours per week, including weekends
25 June – 31 August 2024
$18.75 per hour
As Museum Host, you’re on the frontline! You’ll interact with local and out-of-town visitors, welcoming them and orienting them to the site. You also give guided tours to people of all ages and backgrounds, and share interactive programming with local families and seniors.
Children and Family Programming:
• Deliver our Family Fun programs – one-hour programs ideal for travelling families;
• Help develop and deliver a week-long Junior Curators’ Camp;
• Provide hands-on, interactive interpretation of the Museum’s exhibit galleries;
Seniors Programming:
• Adapt and modify at least one family-oriented program for a senior age demographic;
• Help welcome seniors groups to the Museum and deliver programs during those visits.
Visitor Services:
• Welcome visitors to the museum and orienting them to the site;
• Prepare and distribute promotional materials and take reservations;
• Provide information and interpretation of the Museum’s exhibit galleries;
• Staff the gift shop as required;
• Record and maintain visitor statistics;
• Maintain site safety and cleanliness;
• Assist other staff and volunteers as necessary.
This position is funded by Canada Summer Jobs. To be eligible, you MUST be:
• A Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or refugee status;
• Legally entitled to work in Canada;
• Between the ages of 15 and 30 at the start of the work term;
• Able to commit to the full work term, including number of hours per week.
This is an ideal opportunity for you if you’re looking for that first work experience – as long as you’re eager and enthusiastic and willing to learn, we’ll provide all the training and support you need to rock this job all day long.
Good communication skills are important – your work is primarily in English, but if you’ve got a second language that’s a definite bonus. And, because you will be working with the public, we want to know about your commitment to providing outstanding visitor service, all day, every day.
To apply, send your resume and cover letter to Tammy Bradford, manager, at tammy@crestonmuseum.ca. Deadline to apply: Wednesday, June 5.