Interpreter II, Jeffers Petroglyphs

Minnesota Historical Society • Comfrey, MN

36d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

This position exists to conduct various interpretive programs, provide high quality customer service to guests, mentor staff, and assist in the daily operation 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
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees