The Doukhobor Discovery Centre is now accepting applications for summer student positions. Work will begin May 3 and will last for 16 weeks, ending August 21, 2009.

These positions will deal with visitor services and interpretation; greeting visitors, managing the Gallery Craft Centre and giving guided tours of the Museum.

A Curatorial Assistant will work as an assistant to the Curator on various day-to-day tasks. This will include work as Archives Assistant and will primarily be concerned with building the archival catalogue and will also be a guide one or two days out of five. This position could lead to further employment.

In order to apply, you must be between the ages of 16 and 30, and be a full-time student intending to return to school in September. The Curatorial Assistant can be a graduating college student in a related discipline seeking employment.

Priority will be given to those applicants in a related field of study and/or intending to pursue a career in a related field.

All positions are 40 hours per week, $10 per hour plus 4% vacation pay.

These positions are funded through Young Canada Works and Canada Summer Jobs, and are dependent on approved funding. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their resumes as soon as possible as there will be short hiring time frame. Applicants are encouraged to register for the Young Canada Works program at www.youngcanadaworks.ca prior to applying to the Doukhobor Discovery Centre.

To apply, or for more information, please contact Larry Ewashen, 250-365-5327 or by e-mail.