About the Role
The Community Engagement Coordinator will work with the Community Engagement Manager for the planning, coordination, and evaluation of the museum’s public programming, special events, and audience engagement efforts. This role also includes supervisory duties for seasonal student positions and volunteers supporting the Community Engagement department, with assistance/mentorship from the Community Engagement Manager. As time permits, they will conduct interpretive tours, coordinate loaning out, evaluating, and inventorying educational outreach kits, assist with ongoing senior programs, and develop special activities for tours and bookings.
Requirements
The following are essential qualifications for the job:
Recent graduate in Education, General Sciences, Museum Studies, History, Geology, Drama, or related fields.
Experience working/volunteering with families and children of all ages
Experience and an interest in organizing educational crafts, games, experiments, and kids activities
An interest in Rossland’s history and everything the area has to offer locals and visitors alike
Excellent organizational skills, planning experience, and a passion for education and history
Experience in group management and leadership
Public speaking experience; Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
Experience in conflict resolution and problem-solving
RCMP Security Clearance (obtainable prior to start)
The following are desired assets for the job:
Customer service experience; experience with cash registers, POS machines, computers, etc.
Excellent computer skills (incl. word processing, spreadsheets, Squarespace, file management, etc.)
Experience working in the tourism and/or cultural sector
Current First Aid certificate (can be obtained on the job)
Salary/Wage
18.50-20/hr
Accessible Employer: Yes
Open to International applicants with valid Canadian Work permits: No
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