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BIPOC Histories Interpreter
Posted on April 09, 2024
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Fanshawe Pioneer Village
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*BIPOC Histories Interpreter (Youth Position)*
*(Young Canada Works) *
_Under the general supervision of and reporting to the Public Programming Coordinator, the BIPOC Histories Interpreter is responsible for the interpretation of the Heritage Village and the delivery of public programs, special events, timed-activities, and guided tours with a specialized focus on telling the stories of the many voices within our regions? past._
The London and Middlesex Heritage Museum, owns and operates the living history site known as Fanshawe Pioneer Village. The museum tells the many stories of the people that lived in what is now known as London, and its surrounding rural communities from 1820-1920. It does so by using heritage demonstrations, activities, and historical interpretation of its over 30 heritage structures.
*Applicant Requirements:*
? This is a student position.
? Must be eligible under the terms and conditions of the Young Canada Works employment program and registered in the candidate database. (See https://young-canada-works.canada.ca/ )
? Must be between the ages of 18 and 30; have been a full-time student (as defined by their educational institution) in the semester preceding the position?s term and intend to return to full-time studies in the semester following the position?s term.
? Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada and cannot have another full-time job (over 30 hours a week) during the Young Canada Works (YCW) work assignment.
*Hours/Days of Work:*
? From approximately Mid-May, 2024 through the end of August 2024? up to 32.5 hours per week.
Term: 16 Weeks, Up to Full-time Seasonal, Weekends and Holiday Mondays required
Salary: 16.80/hr
Reporting to: Public Programming Coordinator
*Duties and Responsibilities:*
*1. Interpretation Responsibilities*
a. Interpret to visitors through the implementation of an approved plan of daily demonstrations and activities for public programming with a focus on telling BIPOC histories and stories.
b. Research and continue to develop programming about historical local communities, that have been historically underrepresented.
c. Interpret to visitors through demonstrations.
d. Coordinate demonstrations for daily presentation to the public in relation to, and as scheduled by, the annual public programming plan.
e. Complete assigned special tasks that relate to your area of interpretation as assigned.
f. Assist with public programming and event set up and clean up.
g. Ability to work in a team environment.
h. Maintain a high level of customer service and meet safety standards.
i. Deliver special themed events and programs.
j. As experience and skill allows, assist with the training of other staff and volunteers in collaboration with the Public Programming Coordinator or Education Coordinator.
*2. Cross Departmental Responsibilities*
a. Prepare and deliver on site, history-based education programs, summer camps, and guided tours as assigned.
b. Demonstrate heritage crafts, trades, foodways and activities to visitors.
c. Perform physical daily program set up, take down, and cleaning procedures.
d. Ensure the safety of visitors, and education program participants.
e. Assist with building and site cleaning and program maintenance for program areas.
*3. General Responsibilities*
a. Support Fanshawe Pioneer Village customer service initiatives.
b. Ensure the safety of visitors and staff and protect the site's resources.
c. Building cleaning and maintenance.
d. Other duties as assigned.
*Qualifications:*
? Physical requirements of the position include the ability to lift and carry 20-30lbs, ability to walk and navigate gravel paths and uneven surfaces, ability to work outdoors in an environment with air pollutants (pollens, dust, and wood smoke), ability to tolerate exposure to nuisance wildlife, and inclement and severe weather.
? Current student of education, history, museum studies or related program
? Prior experience in a museum or living history sett
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LocationLondon, ON
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Salary$16.80HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Part time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
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