Interpreter I, History Center Museum
Minnesota Historical Society•St Paul, MN
•Onsite
About The Position
This position exists to conduct educational programs that serve diverse audiences at the Minnesota History Center and to provide customer service to guests of the History Center Museum and its programs. This position also assists in the daily operations of the museum program.
Requirements
- Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills
- Experience working with diverse audiences of varying cultural backgrounds, ages, and abilities
- Demonstrated ability to learn and apply a wide variety of interpretive techniques
- Demonstrated ability to listen to the public and be responsive to inquiries and comments
- Demonstrated ability to provide consistent, high quality customer service
- Demonstrated ability to work independently
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and contribute positively to a team environment
- Ability to maintain professionalism in demeanor and appearance
- Must be able to work a varied schedule of weekday, weekend, and evening hours, which would average 14-24 hours per week
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time, while giving tours or conducting programs
- Ability to bend, crouch, kneel, reach, push, and pull
- Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds
Nice To Haves
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Experience working with children in an educational environment
- Experience in museum interpretation, theater, education, or storytelling
- Knowledge of, or ability to learn about Minnesota history
- College coursework in history, education, or related field
- Demonstrated ability to solve problems independently in a dynamic and fluid work environment
Responsibilities
- Conduct interpretive programs within museum exhibits
- Create a welcoming educational environment in the History Center exhibits by actively utilizing a variety of interpretive techniques and delivering excellent customer service, and supports ongoing museum operations such as maintenance, safety, and cleaning
- Conducts 0-3 Museum Lessons, Theater Programs (History Player(s), Game Show(s), Short Play(s)), Walking Tours and other specialized programs as assigned
- Study and master program and exhibit related historical materials
Benefits
- Eligible to participate in State Employee Group Insurance Program
- Eligible to participate in a retirement program with employer contribution
- Generous vacation and sick time accruals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
