Cultural Experience Provider
Location: Onsite at Métis Crossing, Smoky Lake, AB
Closing Date: Until Suitable Candidates Found
Position Status: Full time
Step Into Hospitality That Tells A Story
At Métis Crossing, you won’t just find a workplace, you’ll find a calling. This is a place where the past breathes through every fiddle strum, every bead, every story told around a crackling fire under the northern sky.
Perched on the banks of the majestic North Saskatchewan River, Métis Crossing is Alberta’s first major Métis cultural destination; a place of learning, healing, and celebration. Our Lodge, Cultural Gathering Centre, and sweeping landscape are not just buildings or land; they are living reflections of Métis pride and perseverance.
We are looking for dynamic & expressive team members for the position of Cultural Experience Provider who can bring that story to life for the Summer. The successful applicants will become key members of the interpretive team. With a passion for culture, Cultural Experience Providers will implement experiences by engaging, educating, and entertaining visitors. You will play a crucial role in the success of events and the overall quality of the visitor experience at Métis Crossing. While your primary responsibilities will align with those of Cultural Provider, you will be required to assist with other duties as needed to support the organization's operational needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate engaging Métis cultural experiences tailored to diverse visitor groups.
- Deliver exceptional customer service to visitors of Métis Crossing and its programs.
- Support daily operations of interpretive programs, including gardening, harvesting, animal care, and demonstrations.
- Assist with events, including setup and takedown, and provide support in serving guests.
- Help maintain and clean historical homesteads and cultural buildings to preserve their authenticity.
- Conduct research on Métis culture, history, and related topics to enhance programming.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in teaching, museum interpretation, theatrical performance, or storytelling.
- Strong customer service skills with a focus on creating memorable visitor experiences.
- Knowledge of Métis traditions and culture, both historical and contemporary.
- Familiarity with Alberta history and its cultural diversity.
- Knowledge of Alberta Métis communities and their contributions, past and present.
- Experience working with audiences of various cultural backgrounds, ages, and abilities.
- Skilled in presenting cultural information and facilitating program activities effectively.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to engage and captivate diverse audiences.
- Ability to actively listen to visitor inquiries and provide thoughtful, responsive answers.
- Proficiency in using a variety of interpretive techniques to educate and inspire.
- Confidence and expertise in speaking to both small and large groups.
Other Requirements
- Métis heritage is required for this role.
- Availability to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, and weekends.
- Physical ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift moderate loads as needed.
- Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check required.
Employment Details
Schedule will be based on working 32 to 40 hours per week depending on the needs of Métis Crossing, and will include weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
What We Offer
- A rich Indigenous cultural experience.
- Opportunity to work at the first major Métis cultural destination.
- Part-time or casual employment opportunities during the school year.
- Comprehensive training to support your success.
Application Process
Please send your resume to [email protected]
Métis Crossing thanks all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
Work Location: In person
