Historical Interpreter

Employment Information

  • Post ID: 106518735
  • Posted Date: Apr 23, 2024
  • Closing Date: Jul 2, 2024
  • Company: Boundary Museum Society
  • Category: Culture & Religion
  • Business Location:6145 Reservoir Road, Grand Forks, British Columbia V0H 1H5
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Job Details

  • Experience: Not required
  • Opening Positions: 1
  • Remuneration: $18.50 per hour / 35 hours per week
  • Commencement Date: June 1, 2024
  • Education: High school graduation certificate
  • How to apply: email to [email protected]

Job Description

Tasks

  • Operate audio-visual equipment
  • Prepare reports
  • Assist in the research, handling and storage of artifacts
  • Assist in the restoration and conservation of artifacts under the direction of a conservator
  • Assist with the planning and development of travelling exhibitions and special events
  • Classify and assign registration numbers to artifacts and supervise inventory control
  • Conduct guided tours of museums, gallery exhibitions and historical, heritage and other sites, answer inquiries and provide information
  • Protect and care for cultural artifacts and collections during exhibitions, while in transit and in storage

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Manual dexterity
  • Attention to detail
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication