Interested in obtaining marketable practical job skills while learning how to become a better public speaker? Why not consider being a Cultural Interpreter? The Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden is an important institution for Asian Canadians with the mandate to maintain and enhance the bridge of understanding between Chinese and Western cultures.

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden offers unique cultural experiences for visitors and the community through a lively series of events, cultural exchanges, educational programs and garden tours. The Sun Yat-sen Garden is currently seeking Cultural Interpreters to present valuable and fascinating information with visitors through interpretive tours and informal question periods. Each year, over 1700 public tours are delivered by docents, providing 80,000+ guests from around the world an opportunity to learn and experience Chinese culture.

This is an exciting opportunity to build and fine tune valuable career skills in public speaking, presentation, and group facilitation. It is also great for those pursuing a career in the field of Education, Communications, Asian Studies, and/or History.

Responsibilities:

Share with the public information about Chinese history, culture and philosophy.

Lead 45-minute Garden tours for the public, including adults, seniors and children

Qualifications:

• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills

• Experience in public speaking and presentation an asset

• Interest in learning and sharing of Chinese culture and history

• Fast learner with a positive “can-do” attitude

• Enthusiastic and reliable

• Fluent in English, a second language such as French, German, Spanish or Chinese is an asset

The next training series will be held in March 2009, then in May 2009.