Interpreter II, Mill City Museum

Minnesota Historical Society • Minneapolis, MN

5d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

This position exists to engage, educate, and entertain Mill City Museum visitors and present lessons to school groups using a variety of interpretive and performance techniques to communicate a depth of historical information.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience and ability to provide consistent, quality customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse public in a friendly and open manner, while conveying information or teaching.
• Strong oral communication skills, and ability to listen and be responsive to questions and comments.
• 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.
• Proven skill in delivering programs as an Interpreter I at Mill City Museum.
• Experience in or willingness to learn computer software programs as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and contribute positively in a team environment.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with children and/or adults in an educational environment.
• Experience in teaching, museum interpretation, theater, storytelling or group leadership.
• Knowledge of museum education or teaching practices.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse audiences with varying cultural backgrounds, ages, and abilities.
• Familiarity with U.S. history.

Responsibilities

• Deliver program content using a variety of interpretive and performance techniques that reach diverse audiences and participate in daily operations of the museum
• Deliver more in depth school and youth programs
• Present specialized interpretive programs and conduct directed research for assigned programs
• Serve as a mentor to new staff and volunteers, as assigned

Benefits

• Eligible to participate in a retirement program with employer contribution.
• Generous vacation and sick time accruals.

What This Job Offers

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