Heritage Interpreter

• Company: Huble Homestead Historic Site
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Level: Front-line
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Address: 15000 Mitchell Rd, Prince George, British Columbia V0J 2S0
• Job Status: Seasonal
• Start Date: May 8th, 2023
• End Date: September 4th, 2023
• Positions Available: 4

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Store Manager and the Program Manager, the successful
applicant will be responsible for acting as a host to visitors, providing information and detailed
site tours to groups of various ages, and assisting in the planning and execution of site
programming. This position also requires a willingness to demonstrate old-fashioned activities
and the ability to assist in site maintenance.

Job Responsibilities

– Greet and welcome all visitors to the site.

– Conduct guided tours of the buildings and grounds of Huble Homestead to regular
visitors, school programs, and tour groups.

– Assist in the development and execution of programming and site rentals.

– Lead games and activities for visitors of various ages, and help present
demonstrations of old-fashioned activities such as making butter, preparing ice
cream, etc.

– Perform food related duties, such as food preparation, cooking, serving, and cleaning.

– Assist with the day-to-day operations of the General Store, which include customer
sales, product restocking, inventory, store accounting, cash handling, and manual
credit card transactions.

– Assist with general site maintenance and garden upkeep.

– Perform cleaning tasks such as dusting, sweeping, mopping, disinfecting, and
sanitizing.

– Assist the curatorial assistant with exhibits, repairs, and general artifact care.

– All other duties as required.

Skills and Qualifications

- Knowledge of local history and geography, as well as old-fashioned crafts and activities,
an asset.

- Proficiency in English required, with additional languages an asset.

- Excellent customer service skills; retail experience an asset.

- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

- Ability to exercise integrity, good judgment, critical problem solving and initiative.

- Ability to function effectively in an ever-changing environment and deal with frequent
interruptions.

- Ability to lift, move and carry up to 20 kg.

- Canadian Red Cross Emergency First Aid and Food Safe an asset.

Requirements:

- A Criminal Record check.

- All Huble Homestead/Giscome Portage Heritage Society employees are required to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless
accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited
ground of discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

- A valid British Columbia drivers’ licence and access to a personal vehicle to travel to
and from work every day.

- Must be able to work a five-day week, which will include weekends and holidays, both
on and off site.

- For grant purposes, successful applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 30,
currently enrolled in full-time studies, and intending to return to full-time studies in
the semester following the position. 

• Salary/Wage: $17.00 an hour

Please send applications to:

Christine Reid, Store Manager

#202-1685 3rd Ave.
Prince George, BC
V2L 3G5

E-mail: store@hublehomestead.ca

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING VIA EMAIL

• All application information must be sent as an e-mail attachment. This should include
a cover letter and detailed resume. Documents may be combined into one file or sent
as separate attachments. Please submit materials in .doc or .pdf format.

• In the SUBJECT LINE of the email indicate the position title (Heritage Interpreter) and
Applicant Name.

Post Date: March 13, 2023 Deadline for Application: April 2, 2023