Interpreter I

Minnesota Historical Society • Saint Paul, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) seeks Interpreter I applicants to work at the James J. Hill House and Alexander Ramsey House to engage, educate, and entertain visitors and to present historical information to school groups and the general public using a variety of interpretive and performance techniques and to assist in the operation of the Hill House and Ramsey House sites by providing front-line customer service, processing admissions, sales, welcoming, and receiving visitors.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of state and local Minnesota History and the Victorian era.
• Strong oral communication skills and some ability to perform theatrical interpretation.
• Basic accounting and math skills.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds; 50 pounds with a team lift.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time while giving tours and selling tickets or merchandise.
• Ability to bend, crouch, and kneel to move furniture or merchandise and perform light cleaning duties.
• Weekend and occasional evening availability.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience in a high-level customer service environment and/or special event environment.
• Ability to perform some manual tasks.
• College coursework in history, theater, education, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, educate, and entertain visitors about the history of the Hill House site and Ramsey House site, which includes the family, household, neighborhood, St. Paul, and Minnesota from 1872-1921, using a variety of interpretive techniques.
• Perform admissions, gift shop sales, and reception services so all visitors are served, and accurately perform related clerical tasks.
• Learn and study the site manual and program-related materials provided by site program staff while contributing and operating within the larger interpreter team as assigned.
• Assist in the maintenance, organization, and protection of the historic site, grounds, facility, and collections so that the site is well maintained and secure.
• Perform limited cleaning and other duties as assigned in support of ongoing operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED