Historic Trades Specialist - Carpenter

Conner Prairie Museum • Fishers, IN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Historic Trades Specialist – Carpenter will be responsible for woodworking tasks in both the modern and historic carpenter shops. The majority of time will be spent demonstrating the carpenter’s trade to guests using historically appropriate tools. This position will also work with the Manager of Historic Trades, and others as assigned, to perform repairs, maintenance, and reproduction of Conner Prairie’s buildings and structures, both modern and historic, utilizing tools, methods and materials appropriate to maintaining an authentic environment.

Requirements

• High school degree or GED required.
• General understanding of basic carpentry skills, both hand and power tool processes.
• Must be capable of general carpentry.
• Must be capable of determining appropriate materials and tools for all types of carpentry work.
• Must be able to determine timeframes, costs and all resources needed to complete a job both historic and modern.
• Must work as a team player.
• Must be able to work cross-departmentally.
• Customer Service – Responds to requests for service and assistance; Manages difficult or emotional customer situations focusing on listening without interrupting and keeping ones emotions under control; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Maintains confidentiality and meets commitments; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Diversity – Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization’s goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality/Quantity – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to promote and improve quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality; Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity and works quickly.
• Safety/Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Attendance/Punctuality/Dependability – Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and events on time; Follows instructions; Responds to management’s direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternative plan.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with youth and adults in an informal learning environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains tools, materials and environments for both modern and historic woodworker shops.
• Maintains and repairs both historic and modern structures on grounds.
• Works to provide positive guest experiences, while working on the historic grounds and in a support role through reproduction of historic objects, teaching workshops and interacting with volunteer staff.
• Provides carpentry and woodworking skills to other departments as needed.
• Must be capable of general carpentry.
• Must be capable of determining appropriate materials and tools for all types of carpentry work.
• Must be able to determine timeframes, costs and all resources needed to complete a job both historic and modern.
• Must work as a team player.
• Must be able to work cross-departmentally.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED