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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