Village Steward

• Company: R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Level: Other
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Address: 751 Highway 97B, Salmon Arm, V1E 4P7
• Job Status: Seasonal
• Start Date: June 1st, 2023
• End Date: September 3rd, 2023
• Positions Available: 1

R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum is a premier tourist destination in Salmon Arm, BC. Set on forty-acres of pioneer farmland with over 30 exhibits for guests to explore. It offers visitors an opportunity to experience history hands-on with activities, tours, and programs like Villains and Vittles Dinner Theatre, the annual car show, High Tea, and our Halloween Event, Spooktacular. Visitors discover the local history in a whole new way. The site features a 150-seat restaurant offering daily menu service and caters to weddings and events at the Village. The Children’s Museum and Discovery Centre is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for families to engage in playful learning. 

If you want an opportunity to build your skills and be a part of a team environment, we are looking for you!

The Village Steward is an ambassador and an integral part of the Village, Museum, and restaurant’s day-to-day operations. This person is a key team member at all events, functions, and special education programs. This person assists with the opening and closing of the exhibits, buildings, Village, Museum, and restaurant with the Visitor Services Department. The day-to-day custodial duties of all the exhibits, diorama, and public and staff areas of the Museum, Village, and Restaurant.

Promotes a positive image of the property to guests and must be pleasant, honest, and friendly. Must be able to address guest requests and problems. Assist with preparation, set-up, and clean-up of special and private events.    

We offer a competitive wage and a healthy work environment. We seek a reliable candidate who likes to work and be a part of a team effort in a fast-paced, fun, and professional environment. Employees can participate in the mentoring program, a valuable skill-building tool for those seeking career path advice and opportunities.

This position is full-time, 35 hours per week, in July and August. 

We seek a reliable candidate who likes to work and be a part of a team effort sharing Salmon Arm's history with our visitors in a fun and professional environment. R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum is dedicated to bringing Salmon Arm's history to life and offering a unique tourism experience to our guests.

Who Should Apply? If you seek employable skills, looking to get into or back into the workforce, if you need a career change or want to work in an environment that will encourage you to learn and grow. R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum is a place for you.   

 We are an equal-opportunity employer—some positions are funded through Canada Summer Jobs and Young Canada Works. Candidates must meet the eligibility of these programs. You must be available to work evenings, weekdays, weekends, and holidays and be prepared to commit to the work dates full duration, and treat this as your primary job. The candidate must be prepared to provide a Criminal Record Check and references.

You must be willing to follow laws, regulations, policies, and procedures:
• The Workers Compensation Board regulations
• R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum Safety Management and Accident Prevention
   Program
• R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum policies and procedures
• Adherence to the Job Performance Expectations of the position
• Adherence to R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum Hiring Manual
• Performance of all operational duties based upon industry standards and guided by the
   Occupation Health and Safety regulations

• Salary/Wage: $17.00

How to apply: Email your cover letter, resume, and references to info@salmonarmmuseum.org

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those being considered will be contacted.

Post Date: February 27, 2023