Interpreter I, Mill City Museum

Minnesota Historical Society • Minneapolis, MN

8h • Onsite

About The Position

This position exists to engage, educate, and entertain Mill City Museum visitors and present lessons to school groups using interpretive and performance techniques to communicate historical information. The work involves delivering content using appropriate interpretive techniques to engage and educate visitors to Mill City Museum; delivering basic school and youth programs; studying, learning, and comprehending historical material to deliver programs effectively; and performing cleaning, maintenance, safety, security, and other tasks in support of ongoing operations.

Requirements

• Ability to deliver effective verbal presentations in front of small to large-sized groups.
• Ability to listen to the public and be responsive to inquiries and comments.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaborate and contribute positively in a team environment.
• Flexibility to adjust to changes in schedule and assignments.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to kneel, crouch, reach, bend, push, and pull to perform interpretive and operational duties.
• Flexibility to work a varied schedule of weekdays, weekends, and evening hours.
• Ability to adapt program presentations and lessons to best suit the needs of visitors based on situations that arise, including late arrivals, special visitor needs, teacher inquiries, and visitor inquiries.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to provide customer service.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and oral communication skills, ability to listen and be responsive to questions and comments.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaborate and contribute positively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse public in a friendly and open manner, while conveying information or teaching.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with children in an educational environment.
• Experience in museum or site interpretation, theater, or storytelling.
• Familiarity with U.S. history.

Responsibilities

• Deliver content using appropriate interpretive techniques to engage and educate visitors to Mill City Museum
• Deliver basic school and youth programs
• Study, learn, and comprehend historical material to deliver programs effectively
• Perform cleaning, maintenance, safety, security, and other tasks in support of ongoing operations

Benefits

• Eligible to participate in the State Employee Group Insurance Program and a retirement program with employer contribution.
• Generous vacation and sick time accruals with additional paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees