Recreation Worker I - Museum Events Assistant - Temporary Full-time Municipality: Township of Langley This posting closed on May 21, 2010 at 4:30 PM Job ID: B018 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Recreation Facilities and Programs Job Description: Job Title: Recreation Worker I – Museum Events Assistant Division: Recreation, Culture, and Parks Department: Langley Centennial Museum Hours of Work: Non-standard Hours and/or Non-standard Work Weeks Hourly Wage: $16.17-$18.87 per hour plus 12% in lieu of benefits Placement Date: Approximately June 30, 2010 to approximately August 30, 2010 Applications are currently being accepted from dynamic and committed individuals to fill a temporary full-time Summer Career Placement for a junior position as a Recreation Worker I – Museum Events Assistant from approximately June 30 until approximately August 30, 2010. 1. Duties and Responsibilities As a student employee in the Recreation, Culture, and Parks Division of the Township of Langley, the incumbent will work on short-term projects at the Langley Centennial Museum. The Recreation Worker I – Museum Events Assistant will support the following: • Assist with the running of Craft & Create programs throughout the summer to children 6-10 years; Develop themes and activities for Craft & Create programs for use in 2011. • Assist in the preparation of material for children’s programs and special and outreach events. • Observe and monitor Youth Volunteers on a variety of projects, including participation in parades, special events, and community outreach events. • Assist with the presentation of science programs for children aged 6-12 years. • Assist the Museum Programmer in all aspects of public and special interest programming throughout the work term. • Other duties as may reasonably be assigned. The Recreation Worker I – Museum Events Assistant will be under the direct supervision of the Museum’s Educator who will train the student in programming practices for different age levels of children, inter-action with the general public, and customer service. The student will also receive some general training in contemporary public museum practice. This position will provide the student with an excellent opportunity to use and grow their communication and artistic skills. By helping manage a group of children, through a variety of activities, the student will also have the opportunity to monitor and adapt activities for increased success. In addition, as the student will be carrying out a number of tasks, they will hone their time management skills in order to complete their projects within previously determined and well-defined objectives. 2. Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills required for this position include: • Completion of Grade 10, with an interest in Education, History, Fine Arts, Museum Studies; or other related field • Emergency First Aid and CPR certification (updated every 2 years) • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with program participants, staff, and general public • Computer skills, including experience using word processing and internet searches • Excellent interpersonal skills • Previous experience in a Museum environment would be an asset • Previous experience working with children aged 6 to 12 is required • Enjoyment of, and aptitude to, crafts and other hands-on activities • Can multitask and prioritize 3. Position dependent on funding and the following eligibility criteria: • Must be a Canadian student, legally entitled to study and work in Canada, preferably returning to school, between the ages of 16 to 30, and willing to commit to a work assignment lasting 9 weeks. • Ideally suited to a late secondary / early post-secondary student with an interest in history and the arts If you possess the required qualifications, knowledge and skills, as well as, meets all the eligibility criteria, please send your résumé and cover letter, quoting bulletin # B018 in confidence to: Human Resources Division, Township of Langley 20338 - 65 Avenue, Langley, BC V2Y 3J1 Fax #: 604.533.6129 These positions are defined by the Township of Langley as positions of trust (Child Safety) and require a criminal record check. The closing date for this competition is by 4:30 p.m. Friday May 21, 2010. We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The Langley Centennial Museum & NEC is a community museum located in Fort Langley, British Columbia. More information is available at www.langleymuseum.org 9135 King Street, Fort Langley, BC Web Address: tol.ca Address: Township of Langley 4th Floor Civic Facility 20338 65 Avenue Langley, BC, V2Y 3J1 E-mail: Fax: 604.533.6129 Opening Date: May 10, 2010 08:30 AM Closing Date: May 21, 2010 04:30 PM Back