Application deadline Thursday April 4
RE: Spring Work Experience Placement
The Vancouver Aquarium is currently recruiting 16 for our Spring Work Experience Placement. As a work experience student, they will be working within a team of students and staff to create the ultimate visitor experience for all of our visitors this summer. Their days will be filled with fun and varied tasks and they will have the opportunity to engage, amaze and inspire thousands of guests of all ages and from all around the world!
Title: | Spring Gallery Assistant Work Experience Placement |
Departments: | Visitor Experience Team |
Term of Position: | Mandatory Training: Sunday April 15th, 2012 9:00-5:00 Group A April 15th – April 29th ( 8 students) Group B April 30th – May 13th ( 8 students) Shifts: 10:00am – 4:00pm |
Description of Volunteer Opportunity: | · Kiosk Attendant · Visitor Surveys · Crafts · Operating touchpools · 4D assistant · Facepainting · Information Desk · Educational Carts |
Skills Preferred: | · Outgoing, enthusiastic and self-motivated · Students currently in Grade 10, 11 or 12. · Genuine interest in working with the public · Strong communications skills · Experience with delivering excellent customer service · Second language an asset Please Note: This is not an animal handling position. Students will have limited contact with marine animals. |
Volunteer Benefits: | · Gain customer services and communication skills · Chance to meet people from all over the world · Gain work experience hours |
Please note: There are two different groups. Please indicate clearly on the student information form in order of preference which group the student is applying for.
To register, send your cover letter and resume to Ms Giraud pgiraud@nvsds44.bc.ca
The deadline to apply is Thursday April 5th, 2012.
