Website Children's Museum
Deadline: October 25, 2024
Organization Summary
The Children’s Museum exists to spark kids’ creative learning. As a non-profit charitable organization, we believe in the potential of all children and provide an interactive learning environment that nurtures the power of imagination and the spirit of self-discovery.
Position Summary
The Program Interpreter I is primarily responsible for the facilitation of birthday parties. The Program Interpreter I is also responsible for assisting with rentals and special events as well as providing exemplary customer service and interacting with children and families in the museum galleries. The Program Interpreter I will work in cooperation with other museum staff to ensure that all museum guests have a positive experience.
Department: Visitor Experience
Reports To: Program Coordinator
Hours: 4 – 16 hours weekly (evening and weekend availability required)
Wage: $15.80 – $16.55 per hour
Responsibilities
- Set up, facilitation, and clean up of birthday parties, rentals, and events
- Provide exemplary customer service to all museum guests
- Deliver public programs
- Function as a member of the staff team and ensure the success of the museum through other duties as assigned
Education
- Currently attending or completed high school
- Post-secondary education in elementary education, early childhood education, recreation, or other relevant program an asset
Experience
- At least two years of related experience working with children and families
Skills Required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively communicate in an enthusiastic and engaging manner with children and adults in a non-traditional educational environment
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment with staff, volunteers, and the general public
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity to working with staff, volunteers, and other stakeholders with a wide variety of needs and from diverse backgrounds
Skills Desired
- Ability to work in both official languages is an asset
- Experience in delivering customer service in a friendly and outgoing manner
Conditions Of Employment
- Acceptable results on a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) and Child Abuse Registry Check
To Apply
- Forward your resume and a letter outlining suitability for this position to Morgan Blanco, Program Coordinator, at mblanco@childrensmuseum.com
- The Children’s Museum is committed to fostering a working environment that supports diversity, equity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all, especially those from under-represented groups. If you require accommodation when applying, please contact mblanco@childrensmuseum.com
Deadline
Friday, October 25, 2024 by 4:30 PM
Interviews may be conducted as suitable applications are received
To apply for this job email your details to mblanco@childrensmuseum.com.