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Acadian Interpreter

Volet de programme :
Jeunesse Canada au travail dans les établissements du patrimoine
Titre de l'emploi :
Acadian Interpreter
Nom de l’organisme :
Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens Society
Lieu de l’emploi :
Annapolis Royal, Nouvelle-Écosse
Durée de l'emploi :
2017-06-04 à 2017-08-26 (12 semaines)
Salaire horaire :
10,90 $
Job Description: The Acadian Interpreter will bring added value to the Historic Gardens experience through interaction with visitors as a costumed Acadian animator. The focal point will be la Maison acadienne, a reconstruction of a 1671 Acadian dwelling, and accompanying potager and orchard. During times of on site animation, the student will be in character as an inhabitant of these lands in 17th century Acadie, and will interact with visitors accordingly. This animation will be available 5 days a week, and for special events. The student will also assist staff and volunteers in further research on 17th century Acadian life, architecture, agriculture and artifacts with a goal of improving the authenticity of the Acadian experience at the Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens.

Qualifications:
• The candidate should have an interest in heritage and tourism, and in gardening/horticulture.
• The ideal candidate will have an Acadian background, or at the very least have a very strong interest in Acadian history.
• The candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills, be trustworthy, be a team player and be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• The candidate must be comfortable working with various technology including computers and cash registers.
• The Historic Gardens always encourage the participation of targeted job equity groups in our programmes and employment opportunities.
• The candidate must be fluent in English and be able to converse well in French. Other languages are an asset.

• Applications should be sent to the following address:
Historic Gardens, Box 278, Annapolis Royal, NS B0S 1A0
Fax: (902) 532-7445 Email: admin@historicgardens.com
• Deadline for applications is entirely dependent upon when project approval is received. Ideally, we would want to have the hiring process completed prior to May 21 and therefore would look at a projected deadline of May 15 for submission of applications.

Characteristics of City/Region:

• Visit www.annapolisroyal.com for further information on the Town and area, and www.historicgardens.com for more information on the Historic Gardens.
• Annapolis Royal is a thriving small town which has received international recognition in areas of heritage management, environmental stewardship and community involvement. With heritage buildings dating back to 1708, and a rich history spanning more than four centuries of European settlement and thousands of years of Mi’kmaw presence, Annapolis Royal is indeed a very special place.
• The Historic Gardens have received many awards and accolades as a world class attraction. In 2012 the Gardens were chosen as one of the “Top 5 Gardens in North America Worth Travelling For” and have annually been awarded TripAdvisor Certificates of Excellence. In 2015 the Historic Gardens were named “Canada’s Garden of the Year” by the Canadian Garden Council. The Gardens have been an integral part of the Town's success in awards, and continue to be highly rated in travel, horticultural and other publications.

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