Cultural and Natural History Interpreter

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Job Title: Cultural and Natural History Interpreter (Summer Employment Opportunity)
Supervisor: Director of Education
Hours of Work: Monday through Friday, 8:30 – 4:30 with a rotation of some evenings and weekends
Dates: April 30- August 17

Job Summary:

As a member of the Education Team, the Cultural and Natural History Interpreter will assist in the delivery of school, youth, and public educational programs, with an emphasis on Manitoba cultural and natural history. This Interpreter will play a unique role in the building of FortWhyte Alive’s heritage products and services. The position entails the use of leadership, public relations and communication skills and the acquisition and application of specific environmental-related knowledge in a public education role.

Principal Tasks:

1. Program Delivery (75%)

  • Shadow different interpreters to learn delivery techniques, styles and program content
  • Deliver educational programs for school/youth and public groups
  • Assist in coordination of school programs, including assembling program supplies, preparing schedules, and assisting volunteer interpreters
  • Participate in seasonal training programs for volunteer and staff interpreters
  • Mentor volunteer interpreters
  • Ensure care and maintenance of aboriginal exhibits including plains tipi encampment, buffalo pound, dog travois and buffalo boxes
  • Assist in planning and delivery of Day Camp programs for ages 4 and 5 (Kinder Camp)

2. Research and Writing (20%)

  • Assist with special projects related to cultural heritage and natural history
  • Assist in revision and updating of year-round school programs
  • Research and recommend artifacts and historic objects (including game reproductions) for interpretation and education

3. Other duties as assigned (5%)

Basic Hiring Criteria:

  • University/college student working towards a degree/diploma in education, recreation, science or tourism
  • Proven experience working with children (a child abuse registry check and criminal records check are required before position begins)
  • Knowledge of Manitoba social and natural history an asset
  • Translation experience an asset
  • Indigenous heritage (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) an asset
  • Class 4 Driver’s Licence an asset
  • Certification in First Aid, CPR, an asset
  • Private transportation to FWA (no bus service available)

Apply online only: https://fortwhyte.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=18 Deadline: February 25, 2018

Deadline: 
25 Feb 2018
Region: 
Manitoba
Location: 
FortWhyte Alive
Winnipeg  Manitoba
Canada
Categories: 
Educational Programs