Community Services Assistant 5 (Museum Public Program Specialist) *Please apply online at www.surreycareers.ca Municipality: City of Surrey This posting closed on January 14, 2012 at 4:30 PM Job ID: 11-RPT-04 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Parks, Recreation & Culture Job Description: The City of Surrey???s Parks, Recreation and Culture Department currently has a part time Community Services Assistant 5 (Museum Public Program Specialist) opportunity at the Surrey Museum. The Surrey Museum is a 24,000 sq. ft. facility with fantastic programming facilities, three multi-purpose rooms and a 42-seat theatre. This position works in a community development context to develop and present public programs, courses, workshops and special events as a service and revenue source for the Surrey Museum. The position reports to the Museum Manager. In this role, typical duties include: Research, develop and implement a variety of public courses, workshops and events to reflect changing and permanent exhibits, seasonal opportunities and collections; coordinate public presentations in the textile studio and planning and implementation textile related programs; orient, train, schedule, supervise and coach staff, volunteers and instructors; support facility operations, opening, closing, security, safety, input CLASS data, provide copy for Leisure Guide and promotions, monitor registrations; handle and reconcile assigned petty cash, cash advances, expenditures and revenues. The successful candidate will be familiar with principles and practices of heritage interpretation, heritageprogram delivery and community development methods; must be capable of planning and implementing special events; demonstrated abilities to multi-task, establish critical paths, track details, meet deadlines and achieve other related duties. Applicants must have completed Grade 12 supplemented by a degree/diploma in a specialized discipline relevant to community museum public programming from a recognized post secondary institution, plus 2 years progressively responsible experience in this area of specialty, including supervision, or an equivalent acceptable combination of training and experience; effective written and oral communication skills; experience working with volunteers and provision of supervision; able to work in both indoor and outdoor situations; hold a valid BC driver???s license with a safe driving record and have a vehicle available for work purposes. Strong proven organization abilities, friendly welcoming personality and an energetic approach to program creation is required. The position works Tuesdays to Saturdays, some evenings, 35 hours/week over a 50-week year. The rate of pay is $24.24/hour. This position requires the completion of a criminal records check. Web Address: www.surreycareers.ca Address: 14245 - 56th Avenue Surrey, British Columbia V3X 3A2, Canada E-mail: humanresources@surrey.ca Fax: (604) 591-4517 Opening Date: December 14, 2011 08:30 AM Closing Date: January 14, 2012 04:30 PM Back