Historic House Museum Tour Guide/ Office Administrator

May 28, 2025 to August 30, 2025

The Ross Bay Villa Society is seeking a Historic House Museum Tour Guide/Office Administrator for 14 weeks at 20 hours a week (280 hrs). Remuneration for the full contract is $6,720.00. This contract may be extended at the discretion of the Society following the successful conclusion of the 14-week contract.

The primary duties of the contractor will include:

• Conducting informative and entertaining guided tours of Ross Bay Villa Historic House Museum (the Villa);

• Promoting the Villa to the tourism sector, the film and wedding industry, local schools, community organizations and others through social media, legacy media and direct contact;

• developing tour themes for young visitors;

• working in conjunction with the Board on the planning and execution of all tours, group tours and events at the Villa;

• undertaking general office and clerical tasks including, answering email, telephone enquiries and booking tours;

• undertaking recurring janitorial duties at the Villa;

• The contractor will be available to carry out duties on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays;

• The contractor will report to the Board of the Ross Bay Villa Society.

The successful contractor will bring to this position enthusiasm and knowledge of local and BC history. Preference will be given to someone with an educational background and experience in cultural programming. Preference will also be given to an individual who has experience as a museum or historic site tour guide.  The successful applicant will bring the following skills to this contract position:

• Ability to work with the public, board members and society volunteers;

• Excellent communication and interpretive skills;

• Ability to work independently and in conjunction with a team;

• Critical thinking and organizational abilities;

• Ability to initiate and promote innovative ideas to enhance the visibility and encourage increased visitor traffic to the Villa.

To apply, please send an email with a cover letter and resume to the Hiring Committee at info@rossbayvilla.org . Applications must be received no later than 4:00pm PST on Monday, March 31, 2025.

*Please note, interested applicants are also encouraged to apply for a concurrent summer contract offered by the Old Cemeteries Society of Victoria which maintains offices at the Ross Bay Villa Historic House Museum. For more information contact oldcemvictoria@gmail.com.