January 2013
RE: Spring Break Gallery Assistant Work Experience Placement
The Vancouver Aquarium is currently recruiting 14 for our Spring Break 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 this spring. 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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Spring Break Gallery Assistant Placement
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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 February 17, 2013 from 3:00pm – 5:00pm
*Short list candidates will be invited for a group interview at the aquarium. Candidates will be contacted by February 8, 2013.
Mandatory Training: (All students must attend both days)
Saturday March 9th from 3:00pm – 8:00pm
Sunday March 10th from 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Group A (7 students)
Specific Dates: March 16, 19, 21, 22, 24, 25, 27, 30 and April 1
Group B - (7 students)
Specific Dates: March 17, 18, 20, 23, 26, 28, 29, 31
Shift times 9:15am – 5:00pm
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Description of Volunteer Opportunity:
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· Kiosk Attendant
· Plaza Assistant
· Parking Greeter
· Visitor Surveys
· 4D assistant
· Information Desk Attendant
· Gallery Greeter
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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 two different groups. Please indicate clearly on the student information form in order of preference which group the student is applying for.
To apply- email your cover letter and resume all in 1 PDF document to Ms Giraud at pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca The deadline to submit your application is Thursday January 31, 2013.
