Museum Interpretive Guide

Description:

Reporting to the Heritage Program Coordinator, the Interpretive Guide is responsible for delivering tours, programs and special

events at historic Irving House, the Samson V Maritime Museum, and the New Westminster Museum & Archives. Duties may

include: visitor reception; providing guided tours and demonstrations to individuals and groups; setting up and taking down

programs and exhibitions; researching and assisting in the development and delivery of heritage and museum programs; promoting

museum programs and services in the community; conducting exhibition checks; monitoring displays and assisting with collections

inventory and documentation; supporting the safety and security of visitors, as well as artifacts and displays; working with

volunteers and assisting in costume cleaning and maintenance. At times these positions may be required to lead school programs.

If you have the following characteristics and qualifications, we want to hear from you:

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.