The Bellevue Underground Mine
Crowsnest Pass, Alberta
www.bellevuemine.ca
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Employment Opportunities
2008 Bellevue Mine Interpreters
The Crowsnest Pass
Ecomuseum Trust Society is seeking six enthusiastic and creative underground
mine interpreters who enjoy delivering a variety of interactive and unique
programs with people of all ages at the Bellevue Underground Mine.
Responsibilities:
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Study, research, and delivery of interactive mine tours and interpretive programs to school groups and visitors. Customer service duties: admissions, gift shop, visitor surveys, data entry.
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Program design, development, evaluation, exhibit care, and special projects.
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Each interpreter will be given an opportunity to take a project from start to finish, thus providing valuable experience for a future resume.
Candidates:
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Dynamic individuals who are enthusiastic, positive, self-motivated, and outgoing. Team work is essential. We are only as strong as the presentation we are able to achieve. We promote a cohesive work environment at all times.
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Interested in coal mining history, education, or theatre.
Proficient in oral and written communication. -
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills.
Previous experience working with the public and in the areas of tourism, interpretation, education, earth and life sciences is an advantage; however, all applicants are welcome. -
Students continuing educational pursuits in the fall.
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Must be comfortable giving an "underground" tour to a maximum of 30 visitors. This is truly a life-changing experience for every successful candidate. Our opportunity creates the capability to speak in public while gaining personal self-esteem, confidence, and positive respect through support from fellow co-workers and management - exposing qualities you may not have had a chance to comprehend.
If you are interested in very meaningful summer employment,
we have a great opportunity for you!!!
Training in Crowsnest Pass heritage, historical and technological interpretation will be provided.
Successful applicants will be required to submit a
standard first aid
certificate.
Employment period: April 28 - September
1, 2008
Job Location: Bellevue, Alberta.
Salary: $10.00 - $10.50/hour
commensurate with experience (30-37.5 hours/week)
Application Deadline: February
10,
2008
Interviews: February 18 - 22, 2008 -
(Reading Week for most post-secondary institutions.)
Interested applicants can mail, fax, or email resumes and cover letters
to:
Diane Peterson,
Executive Director
Crowsnest Pass Ecomuseum Trust Society
P.O. Box 1740 Blairmore
Crowsnest Pass, AB T0K 0E0
Phone: 403-564-4700 or 403-563-3217
Fax: 403-564-4700
Email: cpets@shaw.ca
The Crowsnest Pass Ecomuseum Trust anticipates receiving Government grant funding for these positions. Should this funding be approved, candidates will be restricted to the individual grant criteria. We thank all applicants for applying, however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.
If you would like to become a member of the
Bellevue Mine Family, we are looking forward to hearing from you!!!
Come to spend the summer in the Canadian Rockies!!!