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About the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation 

 

  • The PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation is an integral part of the Prince Edward Island community. We operate seven provincial museums and heritage sites across Prince Edward Island, providing Islanders and visitors alike with an opportunity to discover our province's heritage and culture.

  • We are also responsible for the provincial collection of more than 100,000 material and cultural objects.

  • Our staff provides professional conservation and collection services to outside groups, individuals, and organizations.

  • We publish our official journal of PEI heritage and culture twice a year: The Island Magazine.

  • We produce the hidden island podcast, which shares stories about the hidden heritage in our province and discusses why that heritage is still relevant today.

Our mission is to preserve the heritage of Prince Edward Island for present and future generations. 

The PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation is stronger and most effective when we reflect the diversity of the Island population we serve. We are dedicated to building and promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, representative of our Island community.

 

Chief Interpreter, Acadian Museum of Prince Edward Island

Seasonal Recall Position

Reporting to the Site Manager, the Chief Interpreter will welcome visitors and provide orientation of the Acadian Museum of Prince Edward Island.

Job duties include:

  • Greet visitors and provide information about the site and available activities;

  • Learn and deliver guided tours;

  • Learn and share knowledge about the Acadian history and culture of Prince Edward Island;

  • Assist the Site Manager and the Education and Programming team in developing new programming;

  • Assist in providing training to all tour guides;

  • Supervise tour guides;

  • Supervise all staff in the absence of the Site Manager and Curatorial and administrative assistant;

  • Provide excellent customer service in the gift shop - selling admissions, inventory, memberships and season passes;

  • Ensure an excellent visitor experience at the site using customer service best practices;

  • Execute cash, debit and credit transactions using a cash register/Shopify and balance daily cash;

  • Price and replenish merchandise in the gift shop and keep all stock presented in a pleasing manner;

  • Assist with record keeping of inventory in the Gift Shop and monthly balance sheets;

  • Monitor visitors to ensure their needs are being met and that they are following all safety precautions and museum regulations;

  • Conduct visitor surveys;

  • Assist with marketing and promoting programs and events;

  • Assist in delivering programming and special events throughout the season;

  • General cleaning and maintenance of facility and grounds;

  • Work with Site Manager and Collections team to ensure the correct handling and care of all artifacts on-site and the proper care and maintenance of the building;

  • Assist in setting up and taking down exhibitions;

  • Act as the Occupational Health and Safety Officer for the site; and

  • Other related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Completion of a high school diploma or GED;

  • Customer service and cash handling experience;

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Other Qualifications

  • Bilingualism (English/French) is essential; the Acadian Museum of PEI is a provincially designated bilingual site;

  • Basic knowledge of Acadian history and the PEI Acadian community is essential;

  • Previous tour guide experience is considered an asset.

Salary:  $19.22 - $20.90 per hour

Hours: 75.0 hours biweekly

Expected Start and End Dates: June 30th until October 24th

Closing Date: June 20th

To Apply:

Please email resume to mjmcrae@gov.pe.ca (please ensure you include the name of the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email). 

All applicants must also register with the Seasonal Hiring Centre at https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/service/eda-seasonal-job-registry

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