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Interested in working with a dynamic team? Take a look at the available positions below:
WARDROBE FABRICATOR (TERM CONTRACT)
Position is open until filled
The Wardrobe Fabricator’s primary responsibility is to carry out the production needs of the wardrobe department, especially the drafting and cutting of patterns, as determined by the Wardrobe Supervisor. The Wardrobe Fabricator is also responsible for providing assistance to the Wardrobe Supervisor in attending to all functions of the Wardrobe Department of Sherbrooke Village. This includes caring for all period pieces worn by Village Staff, conducting visual inspections, logging work orders, pulling necessary stock and performing inventory control of all costumes and accessories. The Wardrobe Fabricator will also be required to assist the Wardrobe Supervisor in the research, presentation and instruction of staff in the area historical costumes.
Position is open until filled
The Wardrobe Fabricator’s primary responsibility is to carry out the production needs of the wardrobe department, especially the drafting and cutting of patterns, as determined by the Wardrobe Supervisor. The Wardrobe Fabricator is also responsible for providing assistance to the Wardrobe Supervisor in attending to all functions of the Wardrobe Department of Sherbrooke Village. This includes caring for all period pieces worn by Village Staff, conducting visual inspections, logging work orders, pulling necessary stock and performing inventory control of all costumes and accessories. The Wardrobe Fabricator will also be required to assist the Wardrobe Supervisor in the research, presentation and instruction of staff in the area historical costumes.
FULL DETAILS HERE.
LANDSCAPE GARDENER
Position is open until filled
The Landscape Gardener is responsible for preparing flower and vegetable gardens, planting and harvesting, landscaping (mowing, weeding, trimming, etc,), pruning trees and caring for gardens, interpreting and demonstrating heritage farm practices. They are also responsible for the maintenance of tools used to perform a variety of work on the grounds at the various site locations and may be called upon to support farm maintenance activities.
The Landscape Gardener may also provide tours of the gardens, plant and harvest the vegetable gardens and support product development. They may be required to wear a costume as provided by the Wardrobe department. This position works in tandem with the Heritage Gardener (Product Development) and the Agriculture and Livestock Supervisor to ensure Sherbrooke Village’s outdoor spaces are maintained at a high standard and support a historically accurate variety of plants, vegetables and trees.
Position is open until filled
The Landscape Gardener is responsible for preparing flower and vegetable gardens, planting and harvesting, landscaping (mowing, weeding, trimming, etc,), pruning trees and caring for gardens, interpreting and demonstrating heritage farm practices. They are also responsible for the maintenance of tools used to perform a variety of work on the grounds at the various site locations and may be called upon to support farm maintenance activities.
The Landscape Gardener may also provide tours of the gardens, plant and harvest the vegetable gardens and support product development. They may be required to wear a costume as provided by the Wardrobe department. This position works in tandem with the Heritage Gardener (Product Development) and the Agriculture and Livestock Supervisor to ensure Sherbrooke Village’s outdoor spaces are maintained at a high standard and support a historically accurate variety of plants, vegetables and trees.
FULL DETAILS HERE.
SPECIAL EVENTS MANAGER
Position is open until filled
Sherbrooke Village is seeking a Special Event Manager to coordinate “Christmas at Sherbrooke Village” – our signature winter festival. This role involves engaging local volunteers and partners to deliver outdoor community activities; and working with Museum departments to develop thematic programming. This opportunity builds on three decades of the award-winning volunteer-led Old-Fashioned Christmas at Sherbrooke Village. Through this and all other programming, we seek to improve the enjoyment and understanding of authentic Nova Scotian histories through our interpretive programs and to create remarkable experiences in our unique 19th century rural village setting.
This role works closely with different internal and external teams, including volunteer recruitment and coordination, to realize an ambitious revitalized festival utilizing the strengths of our rural community. It also aims to attract new audiences to the District of St. Mary’s in the off-season..
Position is open until filled
Sherbrooke Village is seeking a Special Event Manager to coordinate “Christmas at Sherbrooke Village” – our signature winter festival. This role involves engaging local volunteers and partners to deliver outdoor community activities; and working with Museum departments to develop thematic programming. This opportunity builds on three decades of the award-winning volunteer-led Old-Fashioned Christmas at Sherbrooke Village. Through this and all other programming, we seek to improve the enjoyment and understanding of authentic Nova Scotian histories through our interpretive programs and to create remarkable experiences in our unique 19th century rural village setting.
This role works closely with different internal and external teams, including volunteer recruitment and coordination, to realize an ambitious revitalized festival utilizing the strengths of our rural community. It also aims to attract new audiences to the District of St. Mary’s in the off-season..
FULL DETAILS HERE.