The Friends of Reynolds-Alberta Museum Society

is looking for energetic and enthusiastic people to join our team

for the following summer positions:

MUSEUM EDUCATOR

RIDE PROGRAM ASSISTANT

Positions are at the Reynolds-Alberta Museum located in Wetaskiwin, Alberta

Please send resumes for both positions to:

General Manager

Friends of Reynolds-Alberta Museum Society

Box 6206

Wetaskiwin, AB

T9A 2E9

Fax: (780) 361-1239

E-mail: fram@incentre.net

Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.

We thank all applicants in advance, but only those being granted an interview will be contacted.

Museum Educator

Are you:

- looking for more than just a summer job?

- looking for a fulfilling experience with fun and mind-expanding experiences?

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

- leading guided tours of our museum and aviation display hangar.

- presenting education programs to visiting school groups of all ages.

- roving through our museum and helping people to enjoy their visit.

- driving our visitors around the site in vintage vehicles.

- assisting visitors with inquiries or needs.

Here’s what we’re offering:

- an opportunity to be part of the interpretive team at a multi-award winning, world class

museum.

- an opportunity to learn new public presentation techniques.

- an opportunity to learn more about Alberta’s exciting past.

Work Term: May 5, 2008 to September 1, 2008

Work shift: 7.25 hours per day, 5 days per week including weekends

Here’s what you need to be considered:

- enrolled in or completed post secondary education preferably in Education, Canadian

History, or Theatre Arts.

- a valid class 5 Alberta Driver’s License and an acceptable Driver’s Abstract.

- strong written, oral and computer communication skills.

- experience with public speaking and drama is an asset.

- knowledge of the themes and background of the Reynolds-Alberta Museum.

- experience using a variety of presentation techniques before large and small groups.

- experience in interpretation is a definite asset.

Ride Program Assistant

Are you:

- someone who likes working with the public in a very unique setting?

- energetic and enthusiastic even when under pressure?

- someone who is able to work independently?

- someone who understands great customer service?

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

- demonstrating safe operation of our vintage automobiles, trucks and farm equipment.

- providing insightful interpretation of our vintage vehicles collection.

- scheduling our dedicated volunteer drivers.

- driving our visitors around the site in vintage vehicles.

- responsible for Ride program on some weekends.

- checking oil, gas and tires to keep these vintage vehicles serviceable.

Here’s what we’re offering:

- an opportunity to be part of the team at a multi-award winning, world class museum.

- an opportunity to learn more about vintage vehicle operation and servicing.

- an opportunity to learn about the mechanization history of Alberta in the areas of

transportation, aviation, agriculture and selected industry.