Are you 17-30 years old, looking for engaging work in natural history this summer? Wild Cortes is hiring a Curatorial Assistant/Host to assist with mounts, displays and interpretation this summer season.

Located at Linnaea Education Centre, 1255 Seaford Road, Wild Cortes is the off-site learning centre and lab of the Cortes Museum & Archives. The wage for this position is $20.75/hr for a 30-hour work week, from June to August 2023.

We are looking for a science minded, hands on, self-reliant and friendly person with a desire to learn about taxidermy, species at risk, and the natural history of Cortes Island. Computer skills are required, and secure housing must be in place. Applicants should be comfortable working with animal specimens.

In this position you will:
• assist the Natural History Curator/Taxidermist with hands on work
• learn about the basic ecology and environmental factors affecting Cortes Island and surrounding areas
• perform data collection and data input
• share this knowledge with visitors as they explore Wild Cortes and the EcoLab

We value diversity and inclusivity and welcome individuals of all abilities and backgrounds to apply for this position. To apply, please submit your resume to cimastwincomm.ca with “Summer Host Application 2023” in the subject line. Applicants will be interviewed as applications are received, until May 15 or until a suitable candidate is found. Interviews may be conducted in-person or virtually.

Secure accommodation on Cortes Island is required.

To find out more about Cortes Island Museum and Wild Cortes please visit our website https://cortesmuseum.com/, www.wildcortes.ca, and visit us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CimasCortes.