Great opportunity at Spring Break !!
Work Experience Placement
The Vancouver Aquarium is currently recruiting 18 enthusiastic and self motivated students for our Spring Break Work Experience Placement. As a work experience student, they will be working within a team of students and staff to create the ultimate visitor experience for all of our visitors this spring. Their days will be filled with fun and varied tasks and they will have the opportunity to engage, amaze and inspire thousands of guests of all ages and from all around the world!
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Title:
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Spring Break Gallery Assistant Work Experience Placement |
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Departments:
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Visitor Experience Team
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Term of Position:
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Mandatory Training: Saturday March 3rd, 2012
9:00-5:00
Placement Dates:
Group A March 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 18, 19, 22, 23 and 24
( 6 students)
Group B March 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 25
( 6 students)
Group C March 11, 13, 14, 16, 17,19, 20, 21, 24 and 25
( 6 students)
Shifts: 10:00am – 4:00pm
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Description of Volunteer Opportunity:
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· Kiosk Attendant
· Parking Greeter
· Line engagement
· Visitor Surveys
· Crafts
· Operating touchpools
· 4D assistant
· Facepainting
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Skills Preferred:
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· Outgoing, enthusiastic and self-motivated
· Students currently in Grade 10, 11 or 12.
· Genuine interest in working with the public
· Strong communications skills
· Experience with delivering excellent customer service
· Second language an asset
Please Note: This is not an animal handling position. Students will have limited contact with marine animals.
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Volunteer Benefits:
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· Gain customer services and communication skills
· Chance to meet people from all over the world
· Priority placement in the volunteer training
· Gain work experience hours
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Please note: There are three different groups. Please indicate clearly in order of preference in your cover letter which group you are applying for. Please see Ms. Parmar for application. The deadline to submit applications is Thursday February 16th, 2012.
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Posted by Ms. Neeru Parmar, nparmar@nvsd44.bc.ca