Museum Interpreter

Job Description

The Whyte in Banff is looking for a highly motivated and team-oriented person to share their passion for the art, history, and culture of this area with a wide variety of museum visitors. This position is 100% focused on visitor experience through engagement, education, and tours.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Deliver scripted tours daily to visitors and tour groups
• Be present in galleries and on museum grounds to engage with visitors
• Assist/deliver other interpretive programs as required
• Conduct independent reading and tour-based research in the areas of Rocky Mountain art, culture, and history
• Assist in writing a tour for the summer exhibition
• Gather visitor feedback and comments
• Complete social media tasks and projects
• Other duties as assigned

Training and Scheduling:
• This is a full-time position of 35 hours a week.
• The workweek will consist of a 5-day schedule in both the Education & Visitor Services departments and will include weekends and statutory holidays.
• Candidates must commit to the entire term of work.
• Candidates must adhere to a dress code.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to jroyal@whyte.org to apply. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, please note that only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

The Whyte is an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Employees of The Whyte enjoy a rewarding and culturally rich work environment.

This position is open to all, and we welcome those with a strong understanding and interest of Indigenous culture and history. Demonstrated knowledge of the cultures and history of the Canadian Rockies, including but not limited to local Indigenous Nations, such as Iyârhe Nakoda Nations (Bearspaw, Goodstoney, Chiniki) Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), Tsuut’ina, Ktunaxa, Secwépemc, Cree, and Métis.

Please indicate whether you need accommodation. Shared, subsidized housing may be available.