February 2013
RE: Spring 2013 Gallery Assistant Placement
The Vancouver Aquarium is currently recruiting 20 for our spring 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 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:
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Spring 2013 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:
Thursday March 28, 2013 from 4:00pm – 5:00pm
*Short list candidates will be invited for a group interview at the aquarium. Candidates will be contacted by March 21, 2013.
Mandatory Training: Sunday April 7 from 9:30am – 5:00pm
Group A April 8 – April 28(5 students)
Specific Dates: April 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28
Group B April 29 – May 20 (5 students)
Specific Dates: April 29, May 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Group C May 23 – June 9 (5 students)
Specific Dates: May 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31, June 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9
Group D June 10 - 28 (5 students)
Specific Dates: June 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 20
Shift times 9:15am – 5:00pm
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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 4 different groups. Please indicate clearly on the student information form in order of preference which group the student is applying for.
If you are interested please send your cover letter and resume all in 1 PDF document to pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca
The deadline to submit applications is 3pm Wednesday March 20, 2013.
