September 2012
RE: Fall 2012 Work Experience Placement
The Vancouver Aquarium is currently recruiting 15 for our fall 2012 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 fall. 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: | Fall 2012 Work Experience Placement |
Departments: | Visitor Experience Team |
Term of Position: | Mandatory Group Interview: Saturday October 13, 2012 from 2:30pm – 4:30pm *Short listed candidates will be invited for a group interview at the aquarium. Candidates will be contacted by October 11, 2012. Mandatory Training: Sunday October 21, 2012 from 9:00am – 5:00pm Group A October 22 – November 10 (5 students) Specific Dates: October 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, November 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 Group B November 11 – December 1 (5 students) Specific Dates: November 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, December 1 Group C December 2 – December 21 (5 students) Specific Dates: December 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21 Shift times 9:15am – 4:00pm |
Description of Volunteer Opportunity: | · Kiosk Attendant · Visitor Surveys · Crafts · Operating touch pools · 4D assistant · Face painting · Information Desk Attendant · 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 on your cover letter in order of preference which group you are applying for.
The deadline to submit your resume and cover letter to pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca
is October 4th, 2012.
