Description:
The Kilby Historic Site is a vibrant designated provincial historic site operated by a charitable non-profit society in rural BC.
What you can look forward to:
- Dress from top to bottom in a supplied, 1910 period costume.
- Learn and then teach others (adults, seniors, bus tours, children) about the skills, crafts, and attitudes of people living in an early rural community.
- Working alongside the Program Director, develop and lead engaging historically-informed school and public programs.
- Welcome visitors into the magic of the original General Store and share information to connect them with the past.
- Explore and create different teaching methods to excite our visitors about history – puppet shows, baking, fence building, milking, etc.
- Care for all aspects of our collection through dusting, sweeping, and security.
- Socialize with all farm animals by helping with their feeding and general play.
Job Requirements/Qualifications:
What we are looking for in you:
- Outgoing personality with strong public speaking skills.
- Completion of at least one year of study in theatre, education, history, museum studies or a related program. Previous acting experience applauded.
- Proven experience working with children and youth.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
- Driver’s license not required but must possess a reliable means of transportation to/from work.
- Ability to pass a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Check required.