Historical Interpreter (Instructor I)

Parks Tacoma•Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, WA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join the exceptional staff of Fort Nisqually Living History Museum! The mission of our accredited museum is to engage a diverse regional audience with Puget Sound's first globally connected settlement through historic preservation, experiential learning, and interpretation. Historical Interpreter supports this mission by engaging the public with hands-on living history demonstrations, giving guided group tours, presenting experiential learning during camps, staffing public events, providing presentations during public programs and assisting guests in making connections to our cultural resources. Applications are reviewed as they are received. This position will remain open until filled. Work where you play! Join our team at Parks Tacoma to put your skills to use serving your community and making Tacoma a vibrant, healthy, and welcoming place to live.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
At least 1 year of related experience in assigned program area.

Responsibilities

Provide fun, informative and exciting classes or learning opportunities in assigned program area.
Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
Observe applicable safety requirements, use safety equipment provided, implement appropriate safety practices at all times and report immediately any unsafe working conditions or hazards.
Provide support to, and collaborate with, other department staff to assist with planning, preparing, and implementing programs.
Plan and prepare instruction materials or lesson plans or implement already established lesson plans.
Instruct, and/or teach participants using excellent citizenship, sportsmanship, and inclusivity.
Assess and evaluate student progress and provide feedback.
Provide each participant the opportunity to succeed and grow their skills through program opportunities.
Maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment.
Track attendance reports as required.
Provide a positive attitude toward program participants and staff; encourage and serve as a positive role model.
Maintain communication with staff, participants, and/or parents/guardians as needed.
Stay up to date on trends within assigned program area.
Responsible for the designated site location program set-up and general clean-up.
Ensure program/facility rules, policies and procedures are followed; maintain and enforce safety standards and expectations.
Ensure proper use, care and storage of program equipment and supplies.
Perform other duties as assigned.