Description
Are you passionate about the history of Edmonton and Western Canada? If you love to facilitate memory-making experiences, and are passionate about delivering the best possible experience to visitors and guests, join us to be a part of a dynamic, exciting, and collaborative work community!
Like a language interpreter, historical interpreters at Fort Edmonton Park help translate Edmonton's unique and rich histories and cultures to guests from all over the world. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about the past and our city, and love to tell stories, teach and share heritage skills. Our living history museum strives to create an immersive and engaging environment. Help our team by interacting with guests in unique and engaging ways while dressed in period wardrobe!
To visualize what it's like to be on our team, watch this video, and check out our other Interpreter positions!
What will you do?
- Interpret Edmonton's history and culture as it relates to Edmonton within one of our historical eras: 1846 Fort, 1885 Street, 1905 Street or 1920 Street
- Interpret a period of Edmonton's history to the visiting public using a variety of methods, including conversation, re-enactment, role-playing, tours and hands-on activities/ demonstrations of historic and Traditional skills in historical wardrobe
- Participate in and lead large-scale interpretive programs and pre-registered groups such as historical talks, dramatic vignettes and special event activities
- Assist in supporting and mentoring colleagues and volunteers
- Assist in the maintenance of artifacts and program supplies
- Collect statistical information and document programs
- Participate in high volume special events, outreach, media engagements, public events and other functions
- Other related duties as required
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