Part-Time Historical Interpreter
Job Description
Do you enjoy sharing stories and interacting with diverse groups of people of all ages? Are you committed to creating inclusive museums for all and committed to telling the full story of Toronto’s past, present and future? Do you love community engagement, performing or working with your hands? You could be a Historical Interpreter at Toronto History Museums!
Historical Interpreters create inclusive and welcoming experiences at the Toronto History Museums. They design and deliver unique, interactive and creative programming that tells the many and diverse stories of Toronto’s past present and future.
Historic Interpreters bring rich and diverse knowledge and experiences to Toronto History Museums. They use performance, education, artistic, artisan and community engagement skills to create the best possible experiences for the public. Their energy and enthusiasm are the public face of Toronto’s museums.
If you are committed to anti-oppressive and inclusive practices, this will be an exciting opportunity for you to join the Toronto History Museums’ team as we embark on an ambitious and intentional change journey to decolonize the City’s museums and create community spaces that are inclusive to all. Take a look at our most recent program, Awakenings, which uses storytelling to connect people through art, creativity, culture and innovation: https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/history-art-culture/museums/
Posting
| Req ID: | 20820 |
| Job Category: | Museums |
| Job Type: | Temporary, Part-time |
| Hourly Rate: | $23.00 |
| Number of Positions: | 22 |
| Start Date: | TBD |
| Work Location: | Various |
| District: | Various |
| Season: | Fall; Spring; Summer; Winter |
| Duration: | Part time hours as scheduled. Includes weekends, evenings and holidays. Museum staff schedules vary throughout the year based on our programming – the high season for museum programming is May to December. |
| Shift Information: | TBD |
| Division: | Economic Development & Culture |
| Section: | EDC Museum & Heritage Services |
| Posting End Date: | 08/12/2021 |
Responsibilities:
- Delivers museum programs and services and assists in the research, development and implementation of museum programs.
- Assists in development and implementation elements of historical and educational interpretive programs for school groups, community groups, and the general public, both on-site and in the community.
- Contributes to the development of special events, exhibits, research projects and community initiatives.
- Assists in the marketing of the site and its programs.
- Leads hands-on programs for a range of audiences including school groups, adults and children.
- Provides interpretation of a variety of historical activities to client groups and the general public.
- Conducts group and individual interpretive tours.
- Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
- Supports museum programs (i.e. opening, closing, set-up, clean-up, reception, retail and general customer service).
- Participates in volunteer training and supervision.
- Assists with the security, maintenance and preservation of the site and collection.
- Promotes site programs at community events.
- Provides site security related to program needs.
How to Apply
All applications must be made online by following this link https://jobs.toronto.ca/recreation/go/Museum-Jobs/2578517/ Important: In order to be considered, you must specify your preferred location. Qualifications:- University degree in History, Education, Theatre, Arts, Museum Studies, Indigenous Studies, Environmental Studies, Gender Studies, Social/Political Science or approved equivalent.
- Demonstrated communication and public relations skills.
- Sound knowledge of discipline of Canadian history appropriate to site interpretation.
- Knowledgeable about education theory and its application.
- Knowledge and experience related to program delivery such as: anti-oppressive and inclusive practices, theatre, environmental studies, food, living history, artisan skills, music, arts programming, camp, and community engagement.
- Experience in related disciplines such as theatre, arts programming, community engagement, education, children’s and youth environments.
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing at all organizational levels with the general public.
- Standard First Aid/CPR Certification required.
- A Police Reference Check will be required as a condition of employment for this position.
- You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario's Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). Applicants who meet all other qualifications can view the City of Toronto's Leadership Guide to find and register for PHCD course, in order to meet this qualification. Please note, during Covid-19, applicants will be provided with access to an Online PHCD workshop upon being successful in the job competition.
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