April 2012
RE: Spring (May/June) Work Experience Placement
The Vancouver Aquarium is currently recruiting 24 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 Work Experience Placement |
Departments: | Visitor Experience Team |
Term of Position: | Mandatory Training: Saturday May 12, 2012 9:00am-5:00pm Group A (6 students) Dates worked: May 15, 19, 23, 27, 31 June 4, 8,12, 16, 20, 24, 28 Group B (6 students) Dates worked: May 16, 20, 24, 28 June 1, 5, 9, 13, 17, 21, 27, 29 Group C (6 students) Dates worked: May 17, 21, 25, 29 June 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 22, 26 Group D (6 students) Dates worked: May 18, 22, 26, 30 June 3, 7, 11, 15, 19, 23, 25 Shift times - May 13 – 22nd 10:00am – 4:00pm June 23 – 30th 10:00am – 6:00pm |
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 · Priority placement in the volunteer training · Gain work experience hours |
Please note: There are three different groups. Please indicate clearly in your cover letter in order of preference which groups you are applying for.
To register, send cover letter and resume to Ms Giraud pgiraud@nvsd44.bc
The deadline to submit applications is 5pm on Thursday April 26th, 2012.
