The Black Loyalist Heritage Society (BLHS) is committed to discover, interpret, safeguard and promote the history and heritage of Black Loyalists and their descendants, and to the advancement of universal recognition of Black Loyalists as a Canadian heritage community. We are the only national, charitable organization self-entrusted to ensure that the chronicles and contributions of the Black Loyalists take their place with other communities that shape Canada’s cultural mosaic. 

The Black Loyalist Heritage Centre and Site is a unionized workplace. Employees are represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU), under Local 1783.

The Black Loyalist Heritage Society (BLHS) is committed to maintaining a safe work environment and to protecting its employees and guests from the risk of infection from, and complications associated with, COVID-19.

ALL RESUMES/APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO BLACKLOYALIST@BLACKLOYALIST.COM 

Summer Interpreteritive Guide

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Interpretive Guide communicates the history of Black Loyalists in Nova Scotia and the broader story of the Black Loyalists in North American for individuals, school groups and special interest groups and the public in general. This is achieved through the delivery of guided tours, educational presentations, and some first-person interpretation. The Interpretive Guide describes areas of interest in the museum and on the site, assists visitors, answers questions, and provides historically accurate information about the experience of the Black Loyalist. This position also works closely with the Senior Interpretive Guide and the Program / Outreach Coordinator on the development, coordination and delivery of educational tours, presentations, and programs.

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Application Deadline: April 22, 2024

Summer Program Coordinator

Under the direction of the Executive Director, and working closely with the Program & Outreach
Coordinator, the Summer Program Coordinator delivers guided tours of the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre, as well as assists in the development of the museum’s programming, outreach programs, special projects, and events. These are aimed at enriching and maximizing the BLHS learning experience and realizing the potential of the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre as a learning resource for museum visitors, educational institutions, special interest groups and the wider community.

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Application Deadline: April 22, 2024