Gareth Evans

Programming and Visitor Services Supervisor at Government of Saskatchewan

Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

About

An experienced professional in the field of public interpretation and programming. Since 2011, I have worked or volunteered with historic sites developing and implementing new and innovative public programming throughout Western Canada.

Experience

  • Government of Saskatchewan (11 yrs 8 mos)
    • Programming and Visitor Services Supervisor
      Sep 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 10 mos

      Overseeing the visitor experience and managing educational and public programs within a museum setting. I spearhead the coordination, marketing and implementation of new programs, including First-Person Interpretation tours and special events.

    • Heritage Designation Advisor
      Nov 2014 - Sep 2018 · 3 yrs 11 mos

      Working within the Heritage Conservation Branch, my primary role was to assist municipalities wishing to protect a property through the Heritage Property Act legislation. Other duties involved assisting with the implementation of the Main Street Saskatchewan program with both accredited and affiliate communities; assisting with the design and implementation of the new heritage database for the Government and liaising with the Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation to discuss grant eligibility for protected properties.

  • Assistant Manager at North Pacific Cannery National Historic Site
    Mar 2014 - Sep 2014 · 7 mos

    -2014 Northwest Regional Heritage Fair Coordinator -125th Anniversary Celebration coordinator -Written grant applications -Sponsorship package creation and fundraising -Recruitment and supervision of summer staff

  • Costumed Interpreter at Fort Edmonton Park
    May 2013 - Sep 2013 · 5 mos

    - Lead interpretive and special event activities - Designed and researched new programs - Supervised and assisted volunteers when needed - Assisted with the maintenance of artefacts and program supplies - Collected statistical information and documenting program attendance - Lead school programs and other group functions

  • University of Kent (11 mos)
    • Subject Ambassador
      Sep 2008 - Jul 2009 · 11 mos

      • Introduced different aspects of history to secondary students, offered counter-arguments to general myths surrounding the subject • Worked in partnership with other presenters

    • Subject Ambassador
      Sep 2008 - Jul 2009 · 11 mos

      - Introduced different aspects of history to secondary students - Worked in partnership with other presenters