Tour Guide/education Program Assistant

Description:

Duties include:

- Provide informed bilingual tours of the museum and pioneer village to the public including members of the francophone community.

- Assist with presenting cultural and science-based activities in the museum’s Kids Days program.

- Assist with integrating community garden activities into the Kid Days program.

- Clean and maintain the museum building and exhibits.

- Assist visitors with requests for information about tourism in the City of Pembroke and the outlying rural area.

- Act as a good ambassador in cultural tourism for the museum and historical society.

- Help manage the museum's social media accounts during the busy summer season.

- Help with maintaining the grounds and buildings so that they are attractive to museum visitors - Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

This job is suited to a youth or student who has been enrolled in a University or college student from the fields of history, early childhood education, teaching, Museum Studies, Urban Forestry, etc. The Museum may consider high school students with relevant experience as well.

- Advanced experience using Microsoft Office and social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter).

- Good public speaking and organizational skills.

- An interest in history and heritage in the community.

- Youth must be between 15 and 30 years of age.

- Bilingualism is a definite asset.