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Heritage Site Coordinator

May 27, 2026 to September 2, 2026

The Ross Bay Villa Society owns and operates the 1865 Ross Bay Villa Historic House Museum (the Villa). The Villa was home to early Victoria Member of Parliament Frances Roscoe and his family. Since the year 2000, the house and gardens have been meticulously conserved and restored by volunteers, to reflect the 1860s-70s era when the Roscoe family were in residence. The Villa offers guided tours and monthly events and lectures.

The Ross Bay Villa Society is seeking a Heritage Site Coordinator 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.

This role is primarily conducted in office at 1490 Fairfield Rd. The contractor must be available Wednesday-Saturday for the duration of the contract.

The primary duties of the contractor will include:

· Working in conjunction with the Board on the planning and execution of all tours, group tours and events at the Villa.

· Conducting informative and engaging guided tours of the Villa.

· Organization of existing digital and physical records, focusing on streamlining access to information for volunteers.

· General office administration and clerical tasks, including answering email, telephone inquiries, and booking tours.





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

· Developing tour themes for diverse audiences, including youth programming.

· Maintaining the Villa during operating hours, including light custodial work.

Role requirements:

· Deep knowledge and passion for local and BC history.

· Ability to work with the public, Board members and society volunteers.

· Excellent communication, information management, 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.

Preference may be given to applicants who possess the following:

· Educational background and experience in cultural programming.

· Experience as a museum or historic site tour guide.

To apply, please send an email with a cover letter and resume to the Hiring Committee at [email protected] Applications must be received no later than 4:00pm PST on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Work Location: In person

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📌 Heritage Site Coordinator (Fairfield)
🏢 Ross Bay Villa Society
📍 Fairfield