Cultural Services Leader

Cultural Services LeaderDelta, British Columbia, CanadaLocation: Recreation/FacilitiesEmployment group: CUPE Local 454Hours of Work: Auxiliary/CasualJob ID: 24-222 EXOne of the sunniest regions in BC’s Lower Mainland, Delta embraces three unique communities – Ladner, North Delta and Tsawwassen. The City of Delta is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and share in our commitment to lead the way in public service excellence.Delta Parks, Recreation & Culture is looking for dynamic and professional individual to fill a front line position that will greet and welcome guests and volunteers at the Discovery Centre. This auxiliary opportunity requires individuals who are willing to work a variety of shifts including daytimes, evenings and weekends.Responsibilities include: Greeting and welcoming guests to the Discovery Centre; communicating with and supporting volunteers; and explaining the facility and how to engage with the physical artifacts and digital components.Performing reception duties, such as answering telephones, responding to e-mails, and visitor and exhibitor inquiries; and opens and closes the facility.Promoting self-guided tours; leading school and public programs; sourcing content from exhibitors; and assisting in facility, exhibit and program promotions.Assist and monitor exhibit set up and take down; performing minor janitorial maintenance such as cleaning displays, display cases, and electronic components; and maintaining the cleanliness of the archives and vault.Assist with special events, including planning and preparation, set up and take down; provides input to program planning and development; assists in the preparation and types promotional material; photocopies materials for distribution and ensures adequate stock of supplies.Processing and digitizing collection items; and packing and unpacking artifacts.Performs related work as required. Desirable Training and Experience Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by courses related to arts, culture and heritage and some related experience working in a recreational or cultural services setting; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Required Licences, Certificates and Registrations Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia.First Aid CertificateCPR Level C & AED (Automated External Defibrillator) Training Certificate.