Student Heritage Interpreter
The Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic is located on the historic waterfront of the UNESCO town of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, home of Bluenose ll. Housed in a former fish processing plant, the museum has been in operation since 1967.
Lunenburg is a bustling town in the summer, filled with culture, amazing architecture, unique shops, an array of restaurants, and gorgeous scenery.
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, people-oriented candidate for the position of Student Heritage Interpreter. This 16-week position runs from May 12 to Aug. 30 and entails roving interpretation in a wide range of exhibits as well as conducting daily presentations to a diverse audience. If you like to learn, love to talk, and are passionate to share our heritage, we can equip you with information to provide our visitors with a memorable visit to the museum.
Positions available: 1
Term: May 12 – Aug. 30, 2025
Rate of pay: $18.36/hr + 4% vacation pay
Deadline for submissions is Fri. April 18, 2025.
Please send resumes to Laura Smith: laura.smith@novascotia.ca
The Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.
Responsibilities for first season HI student:
• Communicate with the Museum visitor. This involves approaching visitors, engaging visitors in general conversation, and interpreting the vessels/exhibits/site for the visitor as well as answering questions.
• Responsible for artifact & visitor safety.
• Provides talks and demonstrations as requested.
• Participate in all training activities.
• Knowledge of emergency & security procedures.
• Use of Museum resources for ongoing professional development.
• Provide regularly scheduled and impromptu Museum guided tours as requested.
• The Heritage Interpreters are very visible representatives of the Museum and are always expected to maintain a high standard of professionalism.
• Must always follow and adhere to safe & healthy workplace practices.
• Participate in Museum related activities including special programing, events & trade shows as requested.
• Flexibility in dealing with customer needs, especially groups.
• Area cleaning and regular housekeeping/maintenance including preventative maintenance practices as directed.
• Perform any related duties as assigned by Supervisors.
Qualifications:
• Certification in recognized secondary related programs.
• Minimum high school graduation or an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience.
• Significant experience and knowledge of the Atlantic Fishing Industry as it relates to at sea or on land, is an asset.
• Experience in museum environment and interpretation an asset.
• Enthusiastic and outgoing with a desire to provide exceptional customer service.
• A genuine and appropriate interest in engaging with a diverse visitor group.
• Public speaking and previous work with a wide, diverse audience an asset.
• Demonstrates an interest in lifelong learning.
• Multi-tasks with ease and proficiency.
• Customer service training and knowledge of the Tourism Industry a definite asset.
• Work ethic includes flexibility and positive attitude.
• French and additional languages a definite asset.
• Availability to work weekdays, evenings, weekends, and a variety of shifts .
• Safety related training, including first aid and WHMIS an asset.
• Vessel related training such as small watercraft licence and radio operators licence an asset.
• Ability to work within a team environment (and related training) or independently.
• A current and clear Vulnerable Sector Check is a condition of employment.
Young Canada Works Eligibility:
A student may be eligible for employment if they:
• are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent resident status are not eligible);
• are legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid social insurance number);
• are between 16 and 30 years of age inclusively at the start of employment; and
• are a high school, college, CEGEP, or university student.
Note: Priority will be given to students who have not previously participated in the YCWHO employment program.