Senior Historical Interpreter

Reporting to the Facility Supervisor at Rutherford House and working as part of the visitor services and education team, the Senior Historical Interpreter is responsible for developing, delivering, and evaluating year-round interpretive, educational, and special event programming at Rutherford House. Main duties include training new interpretive staff, booking school and public educational programs including birthday parties, and providing daily guidance to the visitor services/education team of interpreters while personally leading programs and providing information, orientation, and guided tours to facility visitors as required. This position will assist with the research and planning of education programs as well as coordinating volunteer activities at the site. The position will also assist in the maintenance and interpretation of the historic garden program at Rutherford House and will take part in ensuring that the house and its artifacts are maintained for their protection and for the benefit and enjoyment of the visiting public. This position also includes acting as liaison with maintenance and cleaning staff.

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field (e.g. history, public programming, recreation, or other related discipline); no experience required; or equivalent as described below.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of: 

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.
• Experience in programming for children, families, and adults in an educational, cultural, or public setting is an asset.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude, energetic and enthusiastic personality.
• Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team.
• Ability to work flexible schedule including weekends is required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications is required.
• St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid is required.

Salary

$2,345.14 to $3,076.28 bi-weekly ($61,208 to $80,290/year)

Notes

Hours of work are 36.25 hours (5 days) per week, 9:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.

This position may be required to work weekends and statutory holidays. Occasional evening work may be required as well.

To apply

For more information, please visit https://rutherfordhouse.ca/about.

Internal candidates are asked to apply to:  https://hcm17.sapsf.com/sf/jobreq?jobId=72461&company=accentur02.

External candidates are asked to apply to:  https://jobpostings.alberta.ca/job-invite/72461/.