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Student Curator-Tour Guide position
Overview
We are open Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sundays (pending) 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Start Date May 2, 2022
End Date August 31, 2022
Salary $15/hr
Position Full time seasonal
Reports to: Museum Co-ordinator
Responsibilities:
- Conduct School Tours during May and June as well as regular guided tours on demand from May 4th to August 31st.
-Create a display at the Farmers Market every Friday; special displays at Downtown Events and during the Rodeo.
-create a special Museum Day or Heritage Day and BBQ; a Kid’s Day and special group tours for Day Care and Day Camp children with heritage activities.
-Receive, identify, catalogue and display/store artifact donations
-Work as a team member as well as independently and be self-motivated
-Have excellent interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills
-Strong written and verbal communication skills
-Perform all related duties as required
-Create and promote all Special Events
-Provide regular care and maintenance of collections and displays as well as cleaning and housekeeping duties
Qualifications
Position is open to University, Community College or High-school students
Must be a full-time student - between 15 and 30 years of age & returning to classes in fall
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and timelines
Experience in Event Planning, Marketing, and Public Relations
Be Self Motivated
Background or interest in history, museum studies, archaeology, tourism or related field.
Have an outgoing personality, previous experience working with the public and the ability to work well with co-workers and independently.
Contact
Megan Holowick virden_pioneer_home@mymts.net Curator/Coordinator
Susan Ivey ski2@mymts.net Supervising Board Member