Spend your summer in Central Alberta!
Markerville was established in 1888 by Icelandic pioneers.
Nestled on the banks of the Medicine River, Markerville is a quaint & picturesque hamlet.
Historic Markerville & the Markerville Creamery Museum are seeking
Five (5) Museum Interpreters
to join our summer team.
These are exciting & challenging positions vital to our summer season.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
Nestled on the banks of the Medicine River, Markerville is a quaint & picturesque hamlet.
Historic Markerville & the Markerville Creamery Museum are seeking
Five (5) Museum Interpreters
to join our summer team.
These are exciting & challenging positions vital to our summer season.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
qualifications
- excellent interpersonal & communication skills
- ability to work with groups over a wide age range
- positive attitude & the aptitude to work well within a team environment as well as independently
- fluent in English (Bilingual in French &/or Icelandic would be a great asset)
- good computer skills
Job Description
- Offer knowledgeable guided tours to visitors of the Markerville Creamery Museum & hamlet
- During May & June, present educational programs to school aged children, following the Alberta School curriculum, focusing on butter making, the dairy industry set in the early 1900’s & the traditionally Icelandic culture of Markerville.
- Present museum guided tours for seniors, families & visitors.
- Assist with the preparation & service of our traditional Icelandic menu
- Assist with the planning & presenting of special fundraising events that engage the community & visitors
- Provide quality food & customer service in the Markerville Creamery Museum’s coffee shop
- Assist Museum Manager, visitors & community members with genealogy of the Markerville area
Assets
- knowledge of Alberta history
- First Aid certification
- Occupational Health & Safety certification
- retail or tourism experience, cash handling skills
- food handling experience - Safe Food training
- bilingual in French &/or Icelandic
Duration and Remuneration
Duration of Employment: May 8 – September 2, 2024 (Weekend work required)
Remuneration: $16.50 per hour
Remuneration: $16.50 per hour
Send a Job Application*, plus your Resume & Cover Letter to:
Historic Markerville Creamery Museum 114 Creamery Way, Markerville, Alberta T0M 1M0 Phone: 403-728-3006, 1-877-728-3007 Email: [email protected] * Download the Job Application form |