Colonial Williamsburg to introduce two dogs named Liberty and Justice as mascots
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Job Posting
Job Title: Dog Handler/Interpreter
Location: FRANKLIN STREET ANNEX OFFICES
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Starting Rate: Up to $14.62 per hour
Additional Benefits: Costumes
Type of Position: Full-Time
Work Hours: Vary 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m, up to 40 hours weekley, including evenings, weekends and holidays for special events
Requires Valid Virginia Drivers License: No
Minimum Age:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation seeks highly-motivated individuals to care for, train, and escort our new mascots: historic Briard dogs named Liberty and Justice. Liberty and Justice will be used to interact with guests on a daily basis, participate in historical teaching experiences with children, and join historical reenactments at the side of General George Washington and other figures. The handler/interpreter will be costumed and will represent a colonial-era aide de camp to General Washington.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Creativity and love of animals and history are musts.
Ability to: (1) organize and present information in verbal and written form to diverse groups, (2) follow written and oral instructions, and (3) gather information by asking appropriate questions.
Ability to: (1) present and maintain a warm and enthusiastic demeanor with guests, (2) deal with the public in one-on-one and large group situations, (3) handle a variety of guest interactions, (3) balance the needs of the guests and the needs of the organization, and (4) establish and maintain cordial and productive relationships with co-workers across the organization.
Ability to work independently within a set of guidelines and procedures with general supervision.
Ability to: (1) adapt to a changing work environment, (2) work flexible schedules including evenings, weekends and holidays, (3) work outdoors in varying weather conditions and come in daily contact with pollen, dust, and mold, (4) perform various functions such as standing, walking, lifting, seeing in varying light conditions, and strenuous physical activities, and (5) perform job responsibilities wearing appropriate period clothing.
General knowledge and practical skills in working with dogs, usually gained through at least 4 years of working with dogs; experience gained in any combination of education and experience that fulfill the responsibilities of the job.
Good communication skills usually gained through high school diploma or G.E.D
Source:
Job Posting
Job Title: Dog Handler/Interpreter
Location: FRANKLIN STREET ANNEX OFFICES
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Starting Rate: Up to $14.62 per hour
Additional Benefits: Costumes
Type of Position: Full-Time
Work Hours: Vary 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m, up to 40 hours weekley, including evenings, weekends and holidays for special events
Requires Valid Virginia Drivers License: No
Minimum Age:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation seeks highly-motivated individuals to care for, train, and escort our new mascots: historic Briard dogs named Liberty and Justice. Liberty and Justice will be used to interact with guests on a daily basis, participate in historical teaching experiences with children, and join historical reenactments at the side of General George Washington and other figures. The handler/interpreter will be costumed and will represent a colonial-era aide de camp to General Washington.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Creativity and love of animals and history are musts.
Ability to: (1) organize and present information in verbal and written form to diverse groups, (2) follow written and oral instructions, and (3) gather information by asking appropriate questions.
Ability to: (1) present and maintain a warm and enthusiastic demeanor with guests, (2) deal with the public in one-on-one and large group situations, (3) handle a variety of guest interactions, (3) balance the needs of the guests and the needs of the organization, and (4) establish and maintain cordial and productive relationships with co-workers across the organization.
Ability to work independently within a set of guidelines and procedures with general supervision.
Ability to: (1) adapt to a changing work environment, (2) work flexible schedules including evenings, weekends and holidays, (3) work outdoors in varying weather conditions and come in daily contact with pollen, dust, and mold, (4) perform various functions such as standing, walking, lifting, seeing in varying light conditions, and strenuous physical activities, and (5) perform job responsibilities wearing appropriate period clothing.
General knowledge and practical skills in working with dogs, usually gained through at least 4 years of working with dogs; experience gained in any combination of education and experience that fulfill the responsibilities of the job.
Good communication skills usually gained through high school diploma or G.E.D
