Summer Arts and Culture Ambassadors
ABOUT THE SUMMER ARTS AND CULTURE AMBASSADORS

ECAH (the Esquimalt Community Arts Hub) is seeking two (2) passionate and enthusiastic Summer Arts and Culture Ambassadors to support a broad range of programs, including leading walking tours throughout the Township of Esquimalt, brainstorming and delivering outdoor crafts for youth, and representing ECAH and our partner organizations at events and around the community.

This position will be overseen by ECAH, but will participate in collaborative arts & culture work with the Esquimalt Chamber of Commerce and the Esquimalt Farmers
Market.

Candidates must be between the ages of 15 - 30 years old during the time of their employment, legally eligible to work in Canada and must pass a Criminal Record review for working with vulnerable populations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Summer Walking Tours

• Deliver outdoor tours of Esquimalt to visitors in partnership with Seaquest Cruises
• Be an enthusiastic and charismatic spokesperson for arts and culture in Esquimalt
• Safely guide participants across roads, crosswalks and other outdoor areas
• Answer questions about the material and offer basic wayfinding
• Conduct research about existing cultural and historic areas in Esquimalt
• Compile research and information into a separate walking tour series for locals

General Support

• Support and promote event programming, including workshops and our Urban Arts Tour
• Represent ECAH and our partner organizations at events and in the community
• Brainstorming, creation, and delivery of a series of outdoor craft workshops

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Outgoing, energetic, and comfortable speaking in front of large groups and connecting with people. Theater students, we’re looking for you!
• Able and comfortable to work independently out in the community with little to no supervision
• Experience delivering tours, workshops, or other related programming is an asset
• Familiarity with online programs like email, Zoom, Google Drive, etc.
• Basic communication skills such as reading, writing and speaking
• Comfortable with work-from-home tasks
• Enthusiasm about the visual arts and public art is an asset

Training will be provided to the successful candidates.

ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION

We are open to candidates with a broad range of experiences and prioritize willingness to learn over formal qualifications. Please consider applying if you meet some, but not necessarily all of the requirements listed.

This role requires speaking and moving outdoors, however we will work with candidates with physical disabilities to prioritize accessibility for both the Arts Ambassador and tour participants. Candidates with mobility devices should consider applying as this is not necessarily a barrier to carrying out the role.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal

Contract length: 9 weeks

Work Term: Position 1 - June 5 - August 7

Position 2 - June 19 - August 21

Note: these dates are tentative and flexible

Part-time hours: 30 per week

Salary: $18.00 per hour

This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program.

APPLY BY EMAIL - Please send your cover letter and resume to hello@ecah.ca

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Contract length: 9 weeks
Part-time hours: 30 per week

Salary: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Flexible schedule
• Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

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