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Join Our Team as an Interpretive Guide at the West Hants Historical Society!

Are you passionate about history and eager to share your knowledge with others? The West Hants Historical Society is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Interpretive Guides at our museum in Windsor, NS. This is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in a vibrant heritage environment while engaging with visitors and helping them discover the rich history of our region.

About the Role

As an Interpretive Guide, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the visitor experience at our museum and interpretive centre. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in the research, handling, and storage of artifacts.
• Helping with the planning and development of travelling exhibitions and special events.
• Classifying and assigning registration numbers to artifacts while supervising inventory control.
• Conducting guided tours of museums, gallery exhibitions, and historical sites, answering inquiries, and providing information.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applicants with a variety of backgrounds. While a degree, certificate, or diploma is not required, any relevant experience will be considered an asset. We are particularly interested in candidates who are:

• Currently enrolled as full-time or part-time students.
• Detail-oriented and capable of managing a combination of sitting, standing, and walking.

Technical Skills

Ideal candidates will possess technical experience in:

• Curatorial assisting
• Exhibit preparation
• Interpretation and guiding

Personal Qualities

We are looking for individuals who demonstrate:

• Dependability and initiative.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Strong organizational skills.

Work Environment

This position is set in a rural area, within a heritage/historical site and interpretive centre. You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to preserving and sharing our local history.

Work Conditions

As an Interpretive Guide, you will work 40 hours per week in a seasonal role. The work language is English, and free parking is available for all employees.

Compensation

The hourly wage for this position is $15.70.

Screening Questions

To ensure a good fit for this role, candidates will be asked the following screening questions:

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?

About the West Hants Historical Society

The West Hants Historical Society is dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich history of our region. Our museum serves as a hub for education and engagement, offering visitors a chance to explore the past through exhibits, events, and guided tours. Join us in our mission to inspire curiosity and appreciation for our heritage!

If you are excited about the opportunity to share your passion for history and engage with the community, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our team!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.