Interpreter - National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center

Ohio History ConnectionWilberforce, OH
2d$15Onsite

About The Position

Assists in the coordination of daily visitation and other educational programming at the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center. As a museum docent and guide the Interpreter serves as one of the museum's educational links between the Museum's collections and the public.

Requirements

  • Some college preferred in education, history, or interpretation.
  • A strong interest or background in history, science, or education.
  • 0-3 years experience working with members of the public in a service, retail, or educational capacity.
  • Proficiency in oral presentations to diverse groups, with the ability to tailor technical historical information for different age levels.
  • Maintain a friendly, outgoing manner and follow site-specific safety protocols.
  • Public speaking and education proficiency, basic math and writing skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience working in a historical society, museum or other related work is a plus.
  • Experience interacting with school-aged children.

Responsibilities

  • Create a positive and fun environment for visitors of all ages and backgrounds by being hospitable, approachable and engaging, encouraging participation in impromptu and planned interactions that promote curiosity and relevance.
  • Assist with virtual and onsite public programs, daily interpretation and other museum events, including staffing tables, attending programs/events and monitoring museum galleries.
  • Assist with school group orientations, logistics and programs.
  • Help maintain and care for museum interactives and displays.
  • Manage assigned projects independently with minimal supervision; assist in the implementation of larger scale programming as assigned by manager.
  • Collaborate on the planning of interpretive programs with Interpretive Supervisor
  • Assist in the training of new interpretive team members and volunteers.
  • Assist with the implementation of emergency procedures when necessary to ensure safety of visitors, colleagues, and the Museum.
  • Champion and promote mission and values of the organization.
  • Assist in maintaining museum front desk and gift shop operations including greeting visitors, answering phone calls, collecting money, sales and general museum care.
  • Other duties as assigned.
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