Program Interpreter Level II – Bilingual

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 II is primarily responsible for the facilitation of school programs. The Program Interpreter II may also be responsible for assisting with STEAM Club and special events as well as providing exemplary customer service and interacting with children and families in the museum galleries. The Program Interpreter II will work in cooperation with other museum staff to ensure that all museum guests have a positive experience.

Department: Visitor Experience
Reports To: Education Coordinator
Hours: 3 – 20 hours weekly (daytime weekday availability required)
Wage: $15.30 – $16.30 per hour
Start Date: As soon as possible

Responsibilities

• Set up, facilitation, and clean-up of school programs, STEAM Club, Mini Mondays, and special events
• Provide exemplary customer service to all museum guests
• Deliver public programs
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• Completed or currently attending post-secondary education in elementary education, early childhood education, recreation, or another relevant program

Experience

• Minimum one year of related experience working with children and families

Skills Required

• Ability to work in both official languages
• 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
• Experience in delivering customer service in a friendly and outgoing manner
• 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

Conditions Of Employment

• Acceptable results on a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) and Child Abuse Registry Check

To Apply

• Forward your resume and cover letter outlining suitability for this position to Andrea Brickwood, Director of Education & Exhibits, at abrickwood@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 abrickwood@childrensmuseum.com

Deadline

• Monday, September 16, 2024 at 4:30 PM
• Interviews may be conducted as suitable applications are received