Senior Historic Interpreter

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head, Education & Interpretation at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village (UCHV), and working as part of the Education & Interpretation team, the Senior Interpreter supports the delivery and evaluation of interpretive and education programs to museum visitors. The incumbent also participates in collaboratively planning and developing new public programs, revision and maintenance of existing programs, and assists with special event preparation and delivery.  This position also works collaboratively with the team to develop curriculum-based education programs for visiting students and youth organizations. Development and delivery of all programs must be done in line with the site mandate.  In addition, the incumbent provides daily mentoring, coaching, and supervision to seasonal staff and volunteers (up to 30-40 individuals), under the direction of the Head, Education & Interpretation.

Through extensively researched narrative, material and structural history reports, Senior Interpreters are responsible for the knowledge and delivery of programs about early settler life in east central Alberta. Public programming initiatives are essential to the success of the UCHV’s business plan.

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APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

• Drive for Results: Support operational goals and mandates on a daily basis by promoting a client-centered culture. Accurate and timely customer service for programming delivery and responding to client requests is a key priority.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Serve as the first point of contact for questions onsite, with a clear understanding of key player roles and responsibilities. Demonstrate resourcefulness. Provide support ranging from school teachers to team members, supervisors, and management.
• Develop Self and Others: Champion self-development and improvement. Support an innovative, goal-driven workplace culture by leading by example. Work closely and share knowledge with internal stakeholders to improve efficiency and communication.
• Agility: As a front-line worker, this role must lead by example and manage the changing environment of client and visitor services. Adapting museum programs and services to meet changing needs is also done on a regular basis.

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.

•    Experience in programming or historical/cultural interpretation for children, families, and adults in an educational, cultural, or public
      setting is an asset.
•    Experience in supervision, leadership, mentorship or training 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.
•    Basic knowledge of Alberta and Canadian history, especially Ukrainian-Canadian history and culture; second languages (Ukrainian or
     French)

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.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Hours of work are 36.25 hours (5 days) per week, with varied shifts to meet operational requirements (8:15 a.m to 4:30 p.m. in fall/winter; 9:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. in spring/summer). This position is required to work weekends and on statutory holidays when the UCHV is open to the public. Occasional evening work may be required as well.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

•    Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
•    Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
•    Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
•    Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
•    Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
•    Leadership and mentorship programs.