The London Children’s Museum is a special place for children and their grown-ups to play and learn together. It is filled with hands-on, interactive exhibits that encourage children from infancy to twelve years old to explore and discover science, arts, heritage and more!
 
Position Description: Reporting to the Education Manager, the Bilingual Visitor Experiences Associate is responsible for providing extraordinary customer service to our visitors. This role will deliver public programming, including demonstrations and facilitating birthday parties, at the Children’s Museum.
 
Deadline to Apply: Friday, February 6^th, 2015
Applicants with open availability are preferred (weekdays & weekends)
 
Key Responsibilities

• Provide and model extraordinary service to all Children’s Museum visitors and guests
• Deliver high-quality, fun and educational Children’s Museum programs including birthday parties, demonstrations, school programs, special events and outreach activities
• Assist in the development and implementation of programs as required
• Assist with Children’s Museum Day Camps, as needed
• Care for the Children’s Museum facilities and galleries through tidying, restocking supplies and other duties
• Work with the Children’s Museum team to assist in training, support and supervision of volunteers
• Accept other duties as assigned

 
Skills and Interests

• Passion for working with children and families
• Understanding of the experiential learning philosophy practiced by the Children’s Museum
• Demonstrated passion for delivering extraordinary customer service
• Experience working with children in a programming environment
• Strong leadership skills and ability to work as a member of a team
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt in a fast pace working environment
• Computer proficiency 
• Interest and knowledge of science, history and the arts
• Demonstrated commitment to pursuing a career in a child-related field
• Excellent written  & oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a safe and effective manner

 
Position Requirements

• Bilingual (French)
• Child & Infant First Aid and CPR training
• Valid police check
• Between the ages of 16 and 30 years of age at start of employment (June 1, 2015)
• A full-time student in the semester preceding the start date and intending to return to full-time studies in the semester following (September 2015)
• Completed school term at the start of employment (June 1^st, 2015)
• Be registered in the Young Canada Works (YCW) online candidate inventory
  • Note: The candidate must not have worked under the YCW grant at the Children’s Museum in the past but could have worked under the YCW Grant at another agency in the past.
• Willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment (June 1, 2015 to September 7, 2015)
• Not employed in another full-time position (over 30 hours a week) while employed with YCW and the Children’s Museum
• Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or a person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the immigration and refugee protection act
  • Note: Non-Canadian students or graduates holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent status are not eligible
• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Ability to work weekends, holidays and some Friday nights

 
Education: Enrolled in secondary or post-secondary education.
 
Compensation: $11.25/hour, 37.5 hours per week
 
Start date: June 1, 2015
End date: September 7, 2015
 
To Apply: Please e-mail your resume to Jessie Collins, Education Manager at jessie@londonchildrensmuseum.ca no later than Friday, February 6^th, 2015.