Summer student position at Mill of Kintail

Main Responsibilities (This is not an exhaustive list)

• Responsible to provide interpretation to the public of the museum and collections to the public.
• Complete mandatory Occupational Health & Safety.
• Conduct tours of the museum ensuring all visitors have a safe and enjoyable visit.
• Set-up and take-down of chairs, etc. for weddings and special events.
• Responsible for day-to-day housekeeping of museum and on site washrooms.
• Provide telephone reception service for the museum and site.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Must be willing to work weekends and statutory holidays.

Education/Experience:

• Secondary /Post-secondary student.

KNOWLEDGE

Additional Competencies/Skills:

• Well-developed interpersonal, organizational and communication skills (written & oral) and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of local history, R. Tait McKenzie or James Naismith would be an asset.
• Basic proficiency in the use of computers and Windows based software.
• Successful applicant must hold a valid Emergency First Aid Certificate.

Demonstrated ability to:

• Interact with all MVCA staff and visitors in a professional manner.
• Work cooperatively with Supervisor and other staff .
• Ensure that all tasks assigned are completed with excellence and in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently or as a member of a team on assigned duties with minimal supervision.

Effort

• Fatigue resulting from focusing and juggling multiple accountabilities and priorities.

• Work requires some physical effort when setting up for and tidying up from events, daily housekeeping and washroom cleaning.

Working Conditions

• Normally, indoor museum environment.

Language

• English

Deadline for Applications is Wednesday, May 11^th, 2022.