Cothrom Cosnaidh | Employment Opportunity
Neach-beòthachaidh Dualchais | Heritage Animator/Interpreter
(Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration Student and Graduate Employment)
3 summer student positions
Baile nan Gàidheal | Highland Village
Reporting to the Manager of Visitor Experience, the student Heritage Animator/Interpreter (in costume) provides accurate, informative, effective and engaging interpretation of Nova Scotia’s Gaelic heritage and culture through first person (role playing) interpretation; demonstrates language, culture, crafts, and folklife; and participates in “living history,” cultural and interpretive programming. The Heritage Animator/Interpreter is also responsible for the care of objects and buildings assigned to them. Duties include:
• Greet visitors in Gaelic and introduce the era and stories being interpreted, by way of first person (role play) and demonstrations
• Assist individuals through effective personal communication in understanding the story of the Gaelic speaking people who settled in Nova Scotia - their language, culture, folklife and material culture
• Conduct demonstrations of interactive and hands-on period activities such as chores, crafts, skills, ceilidhs (music, dance, storytelling), milling frolics and other aspects of Gaelic folklife
• Participate in other first-person interpretive activities such as vignettes, skits, etc.
• Document and report visitor inquiries and interests
• Ensure the safety of the visitor by identifying and reporting potential risks as per reporting procedures
• Assist the delivery of special interpretive programs and events as scheduled
• Provide helpful information to visitors such as location of washrooms, further information on stories, local directions, etc.
Salary Range & Benefits: $17.00/hour, 35 hours per week for 12 weeks. All applicants must be current full time post-secondary students returning to full time studies in the fall, or current high school students attending post-secondary studies in the fall.
Employment Equity Statement Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is inclusive and representative, at all job levels, of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from all equity groups. If you are a member of an equity group, please self-identify on your electronic application.
How to Apply Only electronic applications will be accepted. To apply, send a resume and cover letter to Jessica Farrell, Visitor Experience Manager, at [email protected]
Please ensure you demonstrate in your application how you meet the above qualifications.
Applications must be received by end of day on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.