Contract Tour Guide

Organization:

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art

Deadline:

Apr. 30, 2024

Organization Description:

The Bill Reid Gallery is dedicated to celebrating the rich artistic traditions of the Northwest Coast while fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for contemporary Indigenous art.

Website:

http://www.billreidgallery.ca/pages/careers-opportunities

Job Description:

The Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art in Vancouver, BC is seeking an outgoing and friendly tour presenter to provide exhibition tours of the gallery on a contract basis from May – October 2024. Tour presenters with Indigenous ancestry are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

The contract will include:

• Estimated number of tours is 80 over the course of 5 months. Exact numbers, dates and
times may vary.
• 3-6 tours of the gallery per week
• Each booking time is generally 2 hours long (tours last about one hour)
• Depending on the size of the group, tours may be presented by more than one guide
• The Bill Reid Gallery will provide a tour script
• The contract will include two hours of paid preparation time
• Hourly fee of $30/hour

The schedule changes each week, but in general tours are booked at the following times:

• Monday afternoon - 4pm
• Wednesday morning - 9am
• Thursday morning – 10:00am
• Thursday afternoon – 4pm
• Saturday morning - 9am
• Saturday afternoon – 3:30pm
• Sunday morning – 10:00am

Qualifications:

Great public speaking skills and tour experience
• Outgoing and friendly personality
• Interest and knowledge in Northwest Coast Indigenous art and culture
• Punctuality
• English fluency
• Flexible schedule

How to Apply:

Please submit a letter of intent by end of day Monday, April 15, 2024 outlining your experienceand interest to Aliya Boubard at aboubard@billreidgallery.ca

Remuneration:

$30 per hour

Contact Name: Aliya Boubard
Contact Email: aboubard@billreidgallery.ca
Contact Phone: (604) 682-3455