November 2012
RE: January 2013 Work Experience Placement
The Vancouver Aquarium is currently recruiting 15 for our January 2013 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. 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:
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Visitor Experience Gallery Assistant
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Departments:
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Visitor Experience Team
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Term of Position:
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Mandatory Group Interview:
Sunday January 6, 2013 from 4:00pm – 5:00pm
*Short listed candidates will be invited for a group interview at the aquarium. Candidates will be contacted by Monday December 17, 2012.
Mandatory Training: Sunday January 13, 2013 from
9:00am – 5:00pm
Group A January 14 – February 2 (5 students)
Specific Dates: January 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, February 1, 2
Group B February 3 - 23 (5 students)
Specific Dates: February 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23
Group C February 24 – March 15 (5 students)
Specific Dates: February 24, 25, 28, March 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15
Shift times 9:15am – 4:00pm
Please Note: Students in Group B and C will need to complete one 6 hour shadow shift prior to their start date.
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Description of Volunteer Opportunity:
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· Kiosk Attendant
· Visitor Surveys
· Crafts
· Operating touch pools
· 4D assistant
· Face painting
· Information Desk Attendant
· Educational Carts
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Skills Preferred:
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· 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.
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Volunteer Benefits:
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· 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
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Please note: There are three different groups. Please indicate clearly on the student information form in order of preference which group the student is applying for.
To register your student, please email, cover letter and resume all in 1 PDF document to pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca The deadline to submit applications is 3pm Tuesday December 11th.
