Employment

We are looking for dynamic service-oriented people with a passion for customer service and detail.  Working in the Admissions Booth, you will be the visitors’ first contact, responsible for collecting fees, providing site and area information and gathering statistical information. While in the Gift Shop, you will be responsible for sales and providing service and information in a professional manner.
Your efficient and courteous service will play a big part in leaving our visitors with a positive and lasting impression!

Starting: May 22 to September 6, 2010. Wages are $10.00 per hour. Site is open 10am – 5pm. Part-time hours may be negotiated.  Two days of paid training will occur prior to May 22nd opening.

The ideal candidates will have exceptional customer service skills; able to perform accurate cash-handling, reconciliation and inventory duties; be well-organized and highly motivated; willing to learn & take direction; able to multitask and follow through on various duties; have a mature and responsible attitude, and be able to work weekends and holidays as required.  Knowledge of Ukrainian or other languages an asset.  Successful candidates will be required to obtain a Security Clearance.

Application Deadline:    April 15, 2010

How to apply:   Quoting ‘Admissions/ Gift Shop Services’  please send your resume and cover letter to:        
Lydia Migus
Friends of the Ukrainian Village
c/o  8820 - 112 Street,  Edmonton, AB  T6G 2P8
FAX#: (780) 662-3273
Email: friendsofvillage@gmail.com

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


Food Services

We are looking for dynamic service-oriented people with a passion for customer service and cultural cuisine.  Your efficient and courteous service will play a big part in leaving our visitors with a positive and lasting impression!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide food and beverage preparation, sales and service in a professional manner, with attention to personal hygiene and appearance.
• Satisfy visitors’ needs by answering questions and providing information about food and beverage products.
• Perform accurate cash-handling and reconciliation duties.
• Facilitate with the set-ups and clean-ups of facilities and events as required.
• Be attentive to proper sanitation procedures, safe food handling procedures and the safety of self, co-worker and guests.

Starting: May 22 to September 6, 2010. Wages are $10.00 per hour.  Site is opened 10am – 5pm. Part-time hours may be negotiated. On-site training will be provided. 

The ideal candidates will have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills; be well-organized and highly motivated; willing to learn & take direction; able to multitask and follow through on various duties; have a mature and responsible attitude, and be able to work weekends and holidays as required. Understanding Ukrainian language & culture an asset. Successful candidates will be required to obtain a Security Clearance.

Application Deadline:    April 15, 2010

How to apply:   Quoting  ‘Food Services’  please send your resume and cover letter to:        
Lydia Migus
Friends of the Ukrainian Village
c/o  8820 - 112 Street,  Edmonton, AB  T6G 2P8
FAX#: (780) 662-3273
Email: friendsofvillage@gmail.com

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

 
Summer Day-Camp Councillor - Guide

Start Date/Duration July 5 to August 27, 2010 (Monday - Friday)
Salary Range: $13.00 - $14.00
Description:  Are you outgoing? Enjoy working with children? Interested in history and culture?  As part of a dynamic team, you will be responsible for providing exceptional experiences for registered children at this unique living history open-air museum.
Wearing a historical costume, you will deliver interpretive and fun summer programs to children and youth, while contributing to the authentic presentation of the Village.  You will use your energetic talents to engage children with appropriate activities rich in the history, cultural beliefs and traditions of Ukrainian settlement in east central Alberta to 1930. 
Responsibilities / Tasks

• Deliver engaging programming and historic activities to participants of a summer day camp
• Assist in the maintenance of artifacts and program supplies
• Deliver accurate information and programs in an authentic way, as per training
• Facilitate program evaluation
• Other related duties as required.

Qualifications & Assets

• Outgoing, polite and friendly; enjoy working with children and youth
• Knowledge and understanding of Ukrainian language and culture is desirable
• Ability to learn and retain historical information
• Program delivery experience children
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team spirit
• Mature and responsible attitude
• Completion of high school (Grade 12); Post secondary education (current or complete). Studies related to history, drama, music, arts, tourism and education a definite asset.
• Knowledge of Western Canadian history, with an emphasis on east central Alberta
• Experience with farming, gardening and cooking
• Emergency first aid training and familiarity with security procedures
• Current Standard First Aid & CPR certification

Training: 3 weeks of paid training, including “Ukrainian 327: Early Ukrainian-Canadian Culture” (an intensive two-week undergraduate course at the University of Alberta).
NOTE:  A security clearance is a condition of employment.  Successful candidates will be required to obtain a Security Clearance (Vulnerable Persons) from the RCMP.  All references will be reviewed.
How to apply:  Quoting ‘Summer Camp Guide’  in the subject line, please send your resume and cover letter to:
Lydia Migus   Friends of the Ukrainian Village
c/o 8820 - 112 Street,  Edmonton, AB  T6G 2P8
FAX#: (780) 662-3273 Email: friendsofvillage@gmail.com

Application Deadline: April 5, 2010
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.