Friends of Jasper National Park,Interpretive Guide/Sales Associate Jobs in Canada

Title: Interpretive
Guide/Sales Associate
Type: summer job / summer student position
Organization: Friends of Jasper National
Park

Location: Jasper, Alberta
Terms:
Full-time
summer employment from May 9 to September 5, 2016
Reports
to:
Co-Managers
The
Friends of Jasper National Park are looking for an Interpretive Guide/Sales
Associate.
This is a combined position, which exposes the empl

oyee to
experiences in both educational programming and fundraising.

Key
Responsibilities
The
Interpretive Guide/Sales Associate will:
  • Assist
    with leading the Jasper: A Walk in the Past historical tour;
  • Collaborate
    with the Jasper Trail Alliance to lead stewardship days in Jasper National
    Park;
  • Lead
    outdoor environmental programs, naturalist activities and guided hikes, as
    needed;
  • Be
    responsible for all aspects of operating a sales outlet, including:
    • Providing
      quality customer service
    • Being
      involved in stock control and management
    • Operating
      cash register and point of sale software
    • Developing
      knowledge of FJNP services/ products, offering referrals and assistance
      as needed
    • Daily
      cash out report and deposit
    • Acting
      as an ambassador for the Friends and informing visitors that purchases
      made support programs and projects in Jasper National Park;
  • Answer
    questions in the office and store in a friendly, informative manner;
  • Complete
    duties or training opportunities in other areas such as office related
    duties, special events, projects and programs.
Grant
Conditions
In
order to qualify for the position, individuals must outline in his/her cover
letter that they meet the following conditions for granting purposes:
  • be
    between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;
  • have
    been registered as a full-time student in the previous academic year and
    intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year;
  • be
    a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee
    protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee
    Protection Act;
    and
  • be
    legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant
    provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.
Skills
& Qualifications
The
successful candidate for this position will have:
  • some
    post-secondary education in a related field (education, outdoor education,
    etc);
  • outdoor
    education, educational programming and/or interpretation experience;
  • excellent
    communication skills, oral and written. Preference may be given to
    candidates who are proficient in both of Canada’s official languages;
  • the
    ability to work with the public and volunteers in a friendly, positive,
    and professional manner;
  • the
    ability to use creativity to deliver interactive interpretive programming
    for both children and adults;
  • strong
    computer skills, working in a Microsoft environment;
  • strong
    organizational skills with attention to detail;
  • creativity,
    adaptability and the ability to multi-task;
  • self-motivation,
    with an ability to work well on own or with others;
  • a
    passion for wild spaces, the outdoors and Jasper National Park;
  • an
    understanding of the National Park mandate, flora and fauna is required.
    We will also send the suitable candidate for further training;
  • the
    ability to work accurately with cash and a computerized point of sale
    system;
  • valid
    first aid and CPR certification (or obtain before the start date); and
  • an
    enhanced security check in order to work with children (or obtain before
    the start date).
Perks,
Benefits & Wages
Employees
of the Friends of Jasper National Park will:
  • Experience
    the beauty of Jasper National Park (mountains, lakes, wildlife) and all of
    the wonderful outdoor adventures that it affords (including hiking,
    biking, paddling, climbing and more);
  • Work
    for an organization that is passionate about sharing the appreciation,
    understanding and respect for the natural and cultural history of Jasper
    National Park;
  • Work
    in a collaborative and creative work environment;
  • Earn
    a competitive wage ($15/hr – 14/hour plus $1/hour bonus at end of season
    contract);
  • Get
    great career-related work experience in a collaborative and creative work
    environment;
  • Receive
    a complimentary backcountry pass for outdoor pursuits in Jasper National
    Park; and
  • Enjoy
    staff discount in the FJNP Gift Shop which includes books, maps, unique
    gifts and Canadian-made jewelry.
Application
Process
Please
forward your resume and letter of application to:
Friends
of Jasper National Park
Attn: Heather Aussant Roy, Co-Manager
P.O. Box 992
Jasper, AB T0E 1E0
Email:

heather @friendsofjasper.com*
Application
Deadline
Resumes
will be accepted until day end on Monday, March 28th. Please note that we will
only contact candidates that have been selected for an interview.
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