Historic Interpreter Supervisor Student

JOB SUMMARY:

The Historic Interpreter Supervisor is responsible for opening, operating, and closing the Lost Villages Museum.  The Historic Interpreter Supervisor is responsible for leading the day-to-day work of the Historic Interpreter team and is the primary point of contact for communications with the Manager of Community Programs and Partnerships and the Lost Villages Historical Society (LVHS) designate.

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PRIMARY DUTIES:

Historical Interpreter Tasks:

• Operate the General Store and welcome visitors;

• Keep accurate records of purchases/sales at the store;

• Ensure the museum register is signed by visitors of the museum;

• Provide visitors with tours of the Lost Villages grounds and buildings;

• Clean all Museum buildings, washrooms, and artifacts according to schedule and as required;

• Conduct minor maintenance activities such as watering gardens at the Museum;  

• Assist with special events and museum programming;

• Adhere to high standards of the Township’s Employee Code of Conduct and demonstrate an understanding that their personal actions impact the public’s perception of the Municipality; and

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Parks and Recreation Coordinator or Lost Villages Historical Society designate.

Additional Responsibilities for Supervisor:

• Oversee completion of daily worklists and additional tasks assigned to team;

• Communicate resource, supply, and support needs to Parks and Recreation Coordinator and:

• Assist LVHS designate with and/or complete supply delivery for the store;

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Currently enrolled or recently graduated from a post-secondary education program, preferably in History, Heritage, Archive Management, Museum Studies, or Curatorial Studies or other related field.

• Leadership skills and aptitude to build relationships with peers.

• Experience handling cash transactions, maintaining accurate sales records

• Ability to work independently.

• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.

• Strong interpersonal and customer service abilities.  

• Clear and professional verbal and written communication.  

• Demonstrated positive and professional demeanor.

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