Historical Interpreter II - Henricus Historical Park

Chesterfield County • Chesterfield, VA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as an education coordinator, responsible for planning, developing, scheduling, and implementing historical interpretive and educational programs at Henricus Historical Park and other local historic sites. Duties include presenting living history programs, assisting with interpretive wares, performing site maintenance, caring for period animals, conducting historical research, and training staff and volunteers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in History, Museum Studies, American Studies or Education.
• Two years of experience as an interpreter or educator in a museum or historic site or teaching experience.
• Specialized period skill required.
• Academic and working knowledge of early Virginia history including specialization in 16th/17th century English and Native Powhatan agriculture.
• Knowledge of principles and methodology of living history.
• Significant knowledge of 18th and 19th Century Chesterfield County and Virginia history.
• Ability to work in adverse weather while wearing accurately fitted historical clothing.
• Good communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Ability to interact with all ages, cultures and backgrounds.
• Thorough knowledge of program related historical material.
• Current valid driver’s license and good driving record required.
• Records must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months.
• Out-of-state driving records must be obtained by applicant and presented at time of interview.
• Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date.
• Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.

Responsibilities

• Planning, developing, scheduling, and implementing historical interpretive and educational programs at Henricus Historical Park and other local historic sites.
• Presentation of living history interpretive/education programs to visitors, school groups, and other groups.
• Assist with maintaining and constructing interpretive wares.
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance of site grounds, facilities, and collections.
• Assist with caretaking of some period breed animals such as goats & chickens.
• Conduct historical research with assistance in program and special events content.
• Assist in training other employees/volunteers.
• Perform other work as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level