Heritage Interpreter

 

Description:

The Heritage Interpreter is responsible for providing information and tours to museum visitors in an exciting and engaging fashion. They share their passion for history and hockey with visitors to create a memorable experience and lasting impression. For the 2025 season, the Heritage Interpreter will be tasked with completing a research project on a topic of their choice. In addition to this, the Heritage Interpreter will have to perform basic cleaning and housekeeping tasks to aid in the preservation of the museum.

Responsibilities and Duties:

- Greeting visitors as they enter the museum and offering information and tours.

- Contributing to the preservation of the museum’s collection by performing cleaning duties.

- Processing cash, debit, and credit sales in the gift shop and keeping track of merchandise inventory.

- Creating a research report over the course of the work term.

- Using creative skills to make engaging social media content.

- Acting as a team member, providing help to co-workers when needed.

Required Skills:

- Experience using Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.).

- Experience doing research and writing reports.

- Customer service skills.

- Social media experience is considered an asset.

- Cash handling is considered an asset.

This is job is made possible through the Summer Student Skills Incentive (SKILL). Due to this, candidates for this position must be entering or continuing full time post-secondary studies in fall 2025. This position will provide the student opportunities for training and guidance to gain valuable career skills.

The Windsor Hockey Heritage Society offers a safe and inclusive work environment and aims to provide opportunities to applicants from equity deserving groups. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage those who identify as a member of any of the following groups - Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women in underrepresented industries - to apply and self-identify in their application. We believe diversity creates a stronger team, and we are dedicated to accommodating any needs from the beginning of the recruitment process to the end of the work term to create a fair and positive experience for all applicants.

Organization Birthplace of Hockey Museum
Industry Management Jobs
Occupational Category Heritage Interpreter
Job Location Toronto,Canada
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Intermediate
Experience 2 Years
Posted at 2025-04-21 6:24 am
Expires on 2026-01-07