Part-time Interpreter

• Company: Fraser River Discovery Centre
• Job Type: Part Time
• Job Level: Front-line
• Job Type: Part Time
• Job Address: 788 Quayside Drive, New Westminster, V3M 6Z6
• Job Status: Permanent
• Positions Available: 3

The Fraser River Discovery Centre
(FRDC) in New Westminster, BC is an interpretive centre and not-for-profit
organization. The FRDC’s mission is to bring together the many voices of the
Fraser to discover, celebrate, and inspire passionate stewards of the river
through exhibits, education programs, and public programs. The FRDC is
currently seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our small, dynamic team of
staff and volunteers on a part-time basis. This position is ideal for students
who enjoy working with the public.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Programs

• Assist with the delivery of FRDC school programs, birthday
  parties, public programs and special events for a diverse variety of age groups
  and backgrounds with professionalism and enthusiasm.
• Engage visitors in the discovery of the Fraser River through
  interpretation of the Centre’s exhibits.
• Assist with daily exhibit care and maintenance, including opening,
  cleaning, and closing procedures.
•  Assist with public education events at the Centre, and present
  outreach activities at community events in the Metro Vancouver area.
• Maintain the FRDC’s high standard of professional educational and
  public programming and customer service.
• Other duties as required.

Front Desk

• Cover the front desk reception area when not assisting with
  program delivery, including opening and closing procedures, welcoming visitors,
  processing sales and admissions, responding to visitor inquiries, managing
  phone lines, assisting in gift shop operations, and processing daily cash.
•  Assists with maintenance of the safety and security of the FRDC
  exhibits and facility for all visitors, staff, and volunteers. Report all
  building maintenance issues to the Director of Operations.
• Other duties as required. 

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven skills in customer service and experience interacting with a diverse range of audiences (schoolchildren, families, seniors, etc.).
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members, volunteers, school-aged children, and the general public.
• Excellent time management, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to take initiative and follow through.
• A positive, professional, and confident demeanour.
• Interest in environmental science, engineering, history, and/or biology.
• Interest in informal education and/or science communication.
• Eager to learn and contribute to a learning organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be able to pass a Criminal Record Check.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of high school diploma, some post-secondary education in a related subject preferred (eg. Education, Biology, History, Environmental Science, etc.).
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License (or equivalent).
• Proficiency in a second language.

The Fraser River Discovery Centre hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. The FRDC encourages applications from women, visible minority group members, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

• Salary/Wage: $16 to $17 per hour

RATE: $17/hour.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: These positions are open until filled.

To apply, please email résumé and covering letter using the subject line “Part-time Interpreter” to: Karen Lee, Director of Operations.

Post Date: June 1, 2022 Deadline for Application: June 30, 2022