Greenfield Village Historic Presenter, 2026 Season

The Henry Ford•Dearborn, MI

2d•$16•Onsite

About The Position

The Henry Ford is a nonprofit organization, an internationally recognized cultural destination, and a one-of-a-kind workplace. The Henry Ford provides unique educational experiences based on authentic objects, stories, and lives from America's traditions of ingenuity, resourcefulness and innovation. Our purpose is to inspire people to learn from these traditions to help shape a better future. Our team is inspired daily by one another as well as the authentic stories of innovation that we share across our four venues. We want you to be part of this legacy and take it forward and that aligns with our core values of being Curious, Authentic, and Passionate. Applications are now being accepted for enthusiastic and passionate Greenfield Village Presenters to deliver presentations and programs, representing The Henry Ford in a positive manner and providing the highest level of customer service to all guests, fellow employees, and volunteers. Presenters conduct presentations that inform, educate, and entertain based on guidelines and training set by The Henry Ford. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the successful operation of the Venue Operations Unit as a member of the Greenfield Village work team. We have several unique Presenter positions available across Greenfield Village and hope you will consider joining us in representing The Henry Ford, its stories, and mission. All roles earn $16.05/hour. Timeline: Interviews will begin in January 2026. Training and start dates in February. Part-time regular hours March through September. Additional special hours available for Halloween Nights in October, weekends in November, and Holidays Nights in December. Flexible schedules are available. Great opportunity for retirees, students, or teachers with a passion for history. You will have an opportunity to express interest in multiple areas in the next step of the application process. Please note that this job description is subject to modification at any time to meet the evolving requirements of our institution. Respect, inclusion, and opportunity for people of all backgrounds will attract the best ideas to THF and help us shape a more vibrant future. By honoring and celebrating people’s diversity, THF can bring new creativity, effectiveness, and leadership to our work and community. Achieving diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility is a continuous process, which, we believe, will contribute to a sustainable and inclusive world. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify with or belong to marginalized communities. It is the policy of The Henry Ford to prohibit discrimination in any employment, donor or volunteering opportunity including but not limited to based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This Policy applies to all our employees, donors and volunteers to ensure that they are treated without discrimination.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age for all Presenter roles except Games on the Green
Games on the Green Presenters must be 16 years of age or older
High school diploma or equivalent (unless enrolled in high school or GED coursework)
Weekday, weekend, holiday, and evening availability.
Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
Friendly disposition, approachable with great interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a team
Ability to connect with a diverse audience and workgroup
Must be able to read, retain, and communicate complex ideas
All Greenfield Village Presenter positions require the ability to work outdoors in all seasons, including sunny and inclement weather as necessary, as well as non-air-conditioned historical buildings.

Responsibilities

Engages guests with dynamic presentations and facilitates interactive experiences daily.
Demonstrates historical equipment and processes, which could include cooking, gardening, textile production, housework, crafts and trades production, and other activities.
Provides world-class hospitality and service for all guests and staff.
Ensures appropriate appearance and operation of the daily work site.
Helps protect artifacts, structures and landscapes from damage.
Communicates regularly with coworkers and team leaders about operational problems.
May contribute to the review and evaluation of department programs.
Contributes to the effective team management of all problems, issues and opportunities.
Specific job may require the wearing of historical/period clothing, working with or around animals, operating historic machinery, working around stoves and open flames, or facilitating guest activities.

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