Lead Interpreter

Fanshawe Pioneer Village
Employer:
London and Middlesex Heritage Museum

Salary

17.85-19.20/hr

Location

2609 Fanshawe Park Rd, London Ontario

Deadline

February 23, 2025

The Lead Interpreter fulfils roles in the Public Programming and Education Departments. 

 

During the Public Visitor Season of May to Mid-October the Lead Interpreter acts as the Site Supervisor in the absence of the Public Programming Coordinator, assists with special events, and provides staff coverage as required in site buildings. The Lead Interpreter is under the general supervision of the Public Programming Coordinator.

 

In March to Mid-May the Lead Interpreter assists with Education department in the delivery of Education programs and special events. The Lead Interpreter is under the general supervision of the Education Coordinator.

 

In Mid-October to December, the Lead Interpreter assists with both the Public Programming seasonal events, as well as with the Education department in the delivery of Education programs. During this time the Lead Interpreter is under the general supervision of the Public Programming Coordinator.

 

Application
Deadline: Sunday, February 23, 2025

 

Term: Part-time Seasonal, Weekends and Holiday Mondays will be required

Salary: Grade 3 $17.85 – $19.20

Start Date: March 27, 2025

End Date: December 19, 2025 

Hours/Days of Work:

Public Programming Schedule:

May- Mid-October

       Generally, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm (Daily), start and end may vary as required. Typical day is 7 hours with one ½ hour unpaid lunch.

       4-5 Days a Week (Weekends and Holiday Mondays will be required)

 

Education Schedule

March through Mid-May

·
Typical shift: 6-hours with a ½ hour unpaid lunch. Hours of work based on education and group tour bookings.

·
Up to 30 hours per week.

 

Fall Public Programming Schedule:

Mid-October-December

·        As Scheduled, 3-5 Days a week. Typical shift: 6-hours with a ½ hour unpaid lunch, some days hours will vary. (Select Weekend and Evening work required for seasonal events, included Halloween event “The Abandoned Village”, and specific Holiday events)

 

Reporting to: Public Programming Coordinator and/or Education Coordinator 

 

 Duties and Responsibilities:

 

1.  Site Coordination Responsibilities

 

a.   Oversees the daily opening and closing of the Village.

b.   Implements daily/weekly site and public program activities in the absence of the Public Programming Coordinator. 

c.   Assists with the training and evaluation of site interpreters and volunteers.

d.   Directs and supervises interpretive staff and volunteers on a daily basis as directed by and in the absence of the Public Programming Coordinator.

e.   Ensures site staff’s adherence to Site Operating Standards as directed by and in the absence of the Public Programming Coordinator. 

f.    Ensures compliance with Fanshawe Pioneer Village operating policies and procedures and relevant legislation, with respect to public safety and care of the collection.

2.  Public Programming & Event Responsibilities

 

a.   Provides visitors with guided site tours as needed

b.   Provides coverage for timed activities and houses as scheduled/required

c.   Provides coverage for Visitor Service departments as needed (Museum Gift Shop and Visitor Entrance)

d.   Provides support to the Public Programming Coordinator and Education Coordinator for public programming, education programming, and special events.

e.   Assist with the creation of social media content.

f.    Interprets various aspects of the history of 19th and early 20th century south-western rural Ontario through interpreting period related activities.

g.   Demonstrates heritage crafts, trades, food ways and activities to visitors and helps plan and develop activities as directed by the Public Programming Coordinator. 

h.   Researches and obtains relevant programming supplies and materials as required for programming.

i.     Perform physical set up and clean-up of program activities.

j.     General care and maintenance of public programming collections and resources.

 

3.  Education Responsibilities

a.   Prepare and deliver onsite and digital, history-based programming including: education programs, guided tours, group programs, children’s programming, and interactive heritage presentations/demonstrations;

b.  Perform physical daily program set-up, take-down, and cleaning procedures;

c.  Maintain organized and clean programming areas; assist with building/site cleaning;

d.  Ability to work in both an independent and team environment;

e.  Prepare and deliver offsite Outreach programs for community organizations/events;

f.   Complete assigned tasks that relate to their area of programming as assigned.

 

4. General Responsibilities

a.   Supports Fanshawe Pioneer Village Master Development & Business Plan and the strategic direction of the organization

b.   Assist with the updating of promotional board and on-site poster.

c.   Supports Fanshawe Pioneer Village customer service initiatives

d.   Ensures the safety of visitors and staff and protect the site’s resources

e.   Other duties as assigned

 

Qualifications:

     Experience working with the public.

     Supervisory experience is an asset.


Prior retail/customer service experience required

     Ability to foster and maintain cooperative working relationships with supervisors, volunteers and other staff

     Excellent organization and communication skills

     Ability to communicate and to interpret effectively to large numbers of people of various ages and backgrounds


Ability and desire to work with children and youth and deliver hands-on activities


Prior experience in a museum or living history setting an asset


Interest in the follow fields in history, museum studies, education, recreation, and/or arts program, a Post-Secondary Degree in these fields is an asset.

     Ability to work weekends and holidays


Physical requirements of the position include the ability to lift and carry 20-30lbs, ability to walk and navigate gravel paths and uneven surfaces, ability to work in an environment with air pollutants (pollens, dust, and wood smoke), ability to tolerate exposure to nuisance wildlife, and inclement and severe weather.


Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices used in developing and carrying out a museum
interpretive program


Ability to wear historical costumes and adhere to guidelines with respect to jewelry, make-up and other forms of personal adornment required


Knowledge of 19th century south-western Ontario history an asset


Ability to perform and/or learn the skills associated with the following:
gardening, farming, hearth cooking, heritage handiwork and fine arts, 19th and early 20th century trades 


Ability to learn historical information and interpret to the public in an interactive way (in both individual and group settings)

       Ability to perform and/or learn 19th century demonstrations relating to the Fanshawe Pioneer Village interpretive program.

       Fluency in French an asset

       Valid driver’s licence

       Standard first aid and CPR certificate an asset

       Must have own transportation

       Must be able to provide a Police Information Check and Vulnerable Persons Screening 

Employees will observe and comply with the Code of Conduct

 

PLEASE NOTE: 


Public transportation to the site is unavailable. Staff must have own transportation.


Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Integrated Accessibility Standards. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. The London & Middlesex Heritage Museum is an equal opportunity employer.


Fanshawe Pioneer Village thanks all those who apply, but only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

 

Fanshawe Pioneer Village thanks all
those who apply,
but only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

 

Interested candidates may submit a cover letter and resume by Sunday February 23, 2025.

 

Christina van Hardeveld
Public Programming Coordinator

Fanshawe Pioneer Village (London & Middlesex Heritage Museum)

2609 Fanshawe Park Road East

London, Ontario

N5X 4A1

[email protected]

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