Grey Roots Kids Camp Assistant

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Purpose

Grey Roots Museum and Archives is a 40,000 square foot facility with six exhibit galleries, four of which house travelling exhibits from other museums and temporary exhibits from our own collection. We feature Moreston Heritage Village, with twelve period buildings filled with period and time-appropriate artefacts and these buildings are publicly accessible to visitors from late June through September each year. Eight others are to be built and added to the village in the long-range plan. Grey Roots offers numerous special events and community programs, especially during the summer months.

Responsibilities

Project and Job Objectives

• The KidsCamp Assistants primary duty is to assist with coordinating, researching, developing and delivering eight weeks of KidsCamp activities and programs. The student also has a role to play in helping the Heritage Interpretation Department with special events and additional programming for both children and adults, as required.
• We are busy during the May to Labour Day period with school groups travelling to Grey Roots to experience a variety of education programs, PA Day programs, eight weeks of KidsCamp (held Monday through Friday for children 5-10), Group Tours, special events, a summer travelling exhibit, and Moreston Heritage Village which is open seven days a week from late June to Labour Day with demonstrations and interpreters throughout the site.

Description of Tasks

• Assists in the production of promotional materials to attract participants and volunteers.
• Ensures the maintenance of a safe and clean environment for children, other staff, and volunteers.
• Researches, develops and delivers daily lesson/activity plans for eight weeks of KidsCamp programming
• Assists in maintaining medical, emergency, safety and permission documents as well as other administrative details
• Assists in training youth volunteers (Junior Interpreters 13 17) to assist at KidsCamp.
• Maintains open and effective communication with parents of participating children and Junior Interpreters (youth volunteers).
• Arranges for necessary materials, equipment and supplies to be available for activities such as craft materials, toys, games, etc.

Other Duties

• May be required to write about topics relating to Grey Roots for newsletters, newspapers or the web as required.
• Maintains skills at a high level. Participates in training and development opportunities as suggested and arranged by the Engagement and Education Manager.
• Participates in other related Grey Roots activities assigned by the Engagement and Education Manager.
• Participates in Grey Roots Interpretive and Special Event Programs, PA Day programs
• Assists in all activities, special on-site events, adult and childrens programming, both on and off site.
• Responsible as an employee for Occupational Health and Safety.

Work Plan

In May, the student follows a structured two-week training period designed to introduce him/her to the facility and the topics to become familiarized with. Following this, the students primary responsibility is to research, develop and prepare eight themed weeks of Summer KidsCamp programs. In June, the student will also work closely with the Heritage Interpretation department in honing their classroom management and activity delivery skills as they deliver school programs.

In July and August, KidsCamp runs in full swing with eight weeks of programming to be delivered. At the end of August, the student is involved in end-of-program cleaning and submits wrap.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of Ontario education curriculum is an asset.
• Good organizations, time management, verbal and written communication skills., ability to prioritize, problem solve and handle multiple duties and interruptions effectively.
• Previous customer services experience and training is an asset
• Friendly, outgoing, courteous personality; basic knowledge of Grey County history an asset
• Excellent public speaking skills, creativity and research skills; ability to engage with visitors of all ages.
• A student, returning to school in the upcoming academic year working towards a post-secondary diploma/degree in museum studies, education, tourism, communications or a related r

Grey County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and promotes a culture of respect where all team members are valued for their unique talents, knowledge and lived experiences.

Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants are encouraged to outline accommodation needs when submitting their application. If alternate methods of application are required, candidates can email [email protected].

While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Any personal information submitted will be managed in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and will be used only to determine eligibility for employment.

Based on the nature of the position, pre-employment screening may be required including but not limited to; Criminal Record Searches, Financial Credit Inquiries; Educational and Credential Verification; Drivers Abstracts; Drug/Alcohol Testing; Pre-Medical Testing and Investigative Employment References.