Specialist, Heritage Programming (Part-time)

CityofOttawa•Ottawa, ON

11d•CA$25 - CA$37

About The Position

Cultural and Heritage Programs is responsible for multi-disciplinary arts centres, heritage and museum facilities and structures, the delivery of arts, heritage and museum public programming and events, volunteer program development, audience development, and exhibits and research. You are responsible for: interpretive and educational program development as well as delivery at the City of Ottawa’s historic sites and museums; ongoing work on heritage projects, including preparation and coordination of heritage programming materials and supplies; and historical research for educational and promotional use. You work with the Education and Interpretation Programs Officers to develop and deliver heritage programming to Museum users, and receive and direct visitors. You also answer public inquiries (such as genealogy research and questions related to the site’s history), dispense public information, and perform reception and clerical duties as needed, including program bookings, mailings, reservations and confirmations. Heritage programming may include, but is not limited to: print shop operations, sawmill assistance, pump factory operations, blacksmith shop operations, carpentry, animal and livestock husbandry, farming and agriculture, and operation of heritage farm equipment, including vintage tractors.

Requirements

Completion of 2 years of university or college in History, Social Sciences, Museum Studies, Education or related discipline.
Minimum of 2 years of interpretive or educational experience in a museum environment, or 2 years of experience teaching in a school environment.
Minimum of 1 year experience in historical research and project writing, or 1 year of experience in a heritage trade.
Current Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificates
AODA Customer Service/IASR Training
Historical facts and information about the city of Ottawa
Ottawa’s historical sites, museums, archives and other heritage institutions
Educational and interpretive programming techniques
Practical knowledge of heritage trade(s)
Theories and practices of teaching
Ontario School curriculum
Proper museological techniques for the handling and display of artifacts
Current trends in museum educational programs
Client service needs
Project management
MS Office software including MS Word and MS Excel.
General visitor centre procedures and techniques
Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
Demonstrable skill in heritage trade(s)
Excellent communication
Excellent promotional skills
Very good organizational and multitasking skills
Excellent writing skills
Demonstrated ability to lead, coordinate, and supervise staff
Budget management
Make decisions, design and implement programs
Able to multi-task and work independently as well as in a team setting
Flexibility and ability to cope with a changing working environment
Thrives and fosters a continuous learning environment
Demonstrates leadership, initiative and creativity
Organized, efficient and productive
Excellent people skills
Able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
English oral, reading, and writing
Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2)

Responsibilities

Interpretive and educational program development and delivery at the City of Ottawa’s historic sites and museums
Ongoing work on heritage projects, including preparation and coordination of heritage programming materials and supplies
Historical research for educational and promotional use
Develop and deliver heritage programming to Museum users
Receive and direct visitors
Answer public inquiries (such as genealogy research and questions related to the site’s history)
Dispense public information
Perform reception and clerical duties as needed, including program bookings, mailings, reservations and confirmations
Print shop operations
Sawmill assistance
Pump factory operations
Blacksmith shop operations
Carpentry
Animal and livestock husbandry
Farming and agriculture
Operation of heritage farm equipment, including vintage tractors