Museum Interpretive Guide

Description:

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent, supplemented by proven experience related to the work. Post-secondary degree in history, museum studies, communications, or similar is desirable.
• Demonstrate an interest in the heritage, stories, and identities New Westminster’s diverse community.
• Excellent customer service skills and guest service oriented.
• Excellent people skills with a positive and upbeat personality.
• Possess an interest in history and museum practices.
• Experience speaking engagingly, clearly and audibly to large groups of people.
• Experience in delivering guided tours to a variety of age groups.
• Research skills and an interest in the care and handling of artifacts.
• Available to work a flexible work-week Wednesdays to Sundays, with some evening work.
• Ability to speak a second language is an asset.
• Ability to successfully pass and maintain a criminal/police record check.