Interpreter II, Jeffers Petroglyphs

Minnesota Historical Society • Comfrey, MN

26d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

This position exists to conduct various interpretive programs, provide high-quality customer service to guests, mentor staff, and assist with the daily operations
of Jeffers Petroglyphs.

Requirements

• Demonstrated understanding of Jeffers Petroglyphs interpretive programming with the ability to deliver information using interpretive techniques that engage a diverse audience.
• Demonstrate customer service skills in working with a diverse public, including children, teachers, senior citizens, people with disabilities, persons of different ethnic or cultural background, people of color, and professionals
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time while giving tours and selling tickets or merchandise.
• Ability to bend, crouch, kneel to move furniture or merchandise and perform light cleaning duties.
• Communicating with different audiences both verbally and in writing.
• Listening to members of the public and being responsive to inquiries and comments.
• Multitasking in a dynamic and demanding environment.
• Developing and maintaining excellent relations with individuals and groups specific and not specific to the site’s history.
• Mentoring or coaching colleagues or teammates.
• Speaking in public, in order to interpret the history of the site and to promote its programs and effectively communicate with individuals and groups.
• Understanding and carrying out written and oral instructions.
• Jeffers Petroglyphs site history.
• Native American history and culture within the region.
• Jeffers Petroglyphs Ceremonial use protocols.
• MNHS culture and policies.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Experience in K-12 education.
• Experience in basic program research, development, and writing.
• Conducting research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tours, and programs, communicating historical information using a few interpretive techniques
• Receive, welcome and orient visitors to the historic site
• Assist in the daily operations of the historic site
• Assist in retail operations
• Study program and exhibit related historical materials
• Conduct directed research to help improve program know and interpretive techniques.

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