Historical Interpreter/Office Aide - Virginia Museum of the Civil War - New Market

DHRM • Harrisonburg, VA

43d • Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Museum of the Civil War at the New Market Battlefield State Historical Park is accepting applications for a part-time Historical Interpreter/Office Aide. Duties include presenting quality interpretation to groups and general Park visitors, assisting with coordinating special events and living history programs, providing superb customer service, and providing administrative support.

Requirements

• Interest in history
• Strong communications skills
• Ability to create and execute engaging and sustainable educational programming
• Experience in social media content creation
• Enthusiasm for working with the public
• Self-motivated; quick learner
• Detail oriented and organized
• Poise, reliability & friendly, professional manner
• Neat, businesslike appearance
• Basic computer skills to include knowledge with Excel
• Knowledge of basic office functions
• Flexibility

Nice To Haves

• Experience in public speaking
• Ability to read and assimilate a substantial amount of historical information and to communicate it accurately to the visitors
• Ability to work well under pressure of large groups of visitors and unexpected occurrences

Responsibilities

• Presenting quality interpretation to groups and general Park visitors
• Assisting with coordinating special events and living history programs
• Providing superb customer service
• Providing administrative support
• Overseeing a professional social media account
• Answering phones, filing records, inputting data, and making copies
• Prepare, proofread, and finalize project proposals, internal files, and professional documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed