Title: Interpretative Associate 2014
Location: Beaubears Island Interpretive Centre, Bicentennial Park, Nelson, Miramichi, N.B.
Level: Summer Student, Post Secondary, Secondary
Duration: 10 weeks
Languages of Work: English and French
Friends of Beaubears Island Inc. was incorporated in 1999 as a not-for-profit entity with the mandate to preserve, promote and interpret two federal government national historic site designations associated with Beaubears Island and Wilsons Point: Beaubears Island National Shipbuilding and Boisehébert National Historic Sites. Friends of Beaubears (FOB) operate an interpretive centre and tours of Beaubears Island. FOB has numerous artifacts of its own and others on loan from the Province of NB. FOB has a number of significant projects underway involving partnerships with Parks Canada, the Mormon Historic Foundation, Heritage New Brunswick, the Scottish Heritage Association, and Canoe/Kayak New Brunswick.
Project & Job Objectives:
The objective of this position is to facilitate the interpretation and educational experience of visitors to the Beaubears Island Interpretive Centre and to Beaubears Island and Wilsons Point so that visitors better understand and appreciate its rich cultural heritage. Presentations include character guided tours of Beaubears Island & Wilsons Point.
Description of Tasks:
Under the overall supervision of the Interpretive Centre Executive Director and/or Programming Coordinator, the incumbent will undertake the following specific tasks:
1. Greet and guide visitors
2. Participate in the Island’s Historic tours & re-enactments as a guide or historical character
3. Assist with marketing of the Interpretive Centre and activities to increase awareness
4. Assist with the development and implementation of summer 2014 events and activities
5. Assist with the commemorative and experiential interpretative activity for the Voyageur Canoe program
6. Undertake research as may be required and any other duties deemed necessary
Forward resume to:
Friends of Beaubears Island
Attention : Hiring Committee
PO Box 16, Station Nelson
Miramichi, NB
E1N 4P6
Or by email: info@beaubearsisland.ca
Subject line: Hiring Committee
Deadline: May 9, 2014, 4pm
Please Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview
Title: Centre Manager
Location: Beaubears Island Interpretive Centre, Bicentennial Park, Nelson, Miramichi, N.B.
Level: Summer Student, Post Secondary, Secondary
Duration: 10 weeks
Languages of Work: English and French
Friends of Beaubears Island Inc. was incorporated in 1999 as a not-for-profit entity with the mandate to preserve, promote and interpret two federal government national historic site designations associated with Beaubears Island and Wilsons Point: Beaubears Island National Shipbuilding and Boisehébert National Historic Sites. Friends of Beaubears (FOB) operate an interpretive centre and tours of Beaubears Island. FOB has numerous artifacts of its own and others on loan from the Province of NB. FOB has a number of significant projects underway involving partnerships with Parks Canada, the Mormon Historic Foundation, Heritage New Brunswick, the Scottish Heritage Association, and Canoe/Kayak New Brunswick.
Description of Tasks:
Coordinating between Executive Director, Programming Coordinator and summer staff
Acting as receptionist: greeting visitors, booking tours, handling money
Collecting data and reporting on visitor numbers, tour numbers, etc
Miscellaneous duties as required including guiding visitors through the Interpretive Centre, customizing visitor experiences, planning and advertising events
Skills and experience:
Able to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment with little instruction
Comfortable delegating tasks to others
Dedication to customer service
Close attention to detail and high level of organization
Experience planning and advertising events
Experience with Microsoft Office and social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube
Experience in local tourism or passion for history not required, but encouraged
Forward resume to:
Friends of Beaubears Island
Attention : Hiring Committee
PO Box 16, Station Nelson
Miramichi, NB
E1N 4P6
Or by email: info@beaubearsisland.ca
Subject line: Hiring Committee
Deadline: May 9, 2014, 4pm
Please Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview
Title: Centre Manager
Location: Beaubears Island Interpretive Centre, Bicentennial Park, Nelson, Miramichi, N.B.
Level: Summer Student, Post Secondary, Secondary
Duration: 10 weeks
Languages of Work: English and French
Friends of Beaubears Island Inc. was incorporated in 1999 as a not-for-profit entity with the mandate to preserve, promote and interpret two federal government national historic site designations associated with Beaubears Island and Wilsons Point: Beaubears Island National Shipbuilding and Boisehébert National Historic Sites. Friends of Beaubears (FOB) operate an interpretive centre and tours of Beaubears Island. FOB has numerous artifacts of its own and others on loan from the Province of NB. FOB has a number of significant projects underway involving partnerships with Parks Canada, the Mormon Historic Foundation, Heritage New Brunswick, the Scottish Heritage Association, and Canoe/Kayak New Brunswick.
Description of Tasks:
Develop, present and promote high quality, entertaining and informative summer interpretive programs.
Coordinate summer students and volunteers for the island`s tour program, as well as for subsequent special events.
Coordinate training of employees and volunteers
Planning and execution of the “Symphony at Sunset” weekly musical program
Supervise the design and fabrication of travelling exhibits
Promote FOB programing through the creation of press releases
Skills and experience:
Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment
Self-motivation
Creativity
Aptitude in Supervision
Experience with theatrical direction/scriptwriting
Experience planning and executing tourism-related events
Passion for local history strongly encouraged
Forward resume to:
Friends of Beaubears Island
Attention : Hiring Committee
PO Box 16, Station Nelson
Miramichi, NB
E1N 4P6
Or by email: info@beaubearsisland.ca
Subject line: Hiring Committee
Deadline: May 9, 2014, 4pm
Please Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview