Seasonal Living History Interpreter

JOB TITLE:    Seasonal Living History Interpreter   

DIRECT SUPPORTS:    Associate Curator of Living History
DEPARTMENT:    Education & Interpretation    

DIRECTLY SUPPORTS:    N/A
CLASSIFICATION:    Seasonal, part-time, hourly    

SALARY RANGE:    $20.60/hour

JOB SUMMARY

The Living History Interpreter is responsible for interpretation of the Living History Outdoor Campus. The main duties will include interpreting the site for visitors, demonstrating historical activities and assisting in daily operations in period clothing. The seasonal living history interpreter will also assist in program maintenance and other duties as assigned.
 

Living History Interpretation - 80%

• Interpret various aspects of the Living History Outdoor Campus and the Spirit of the West gallery such as architecture, regional occupations, and human relationship with the land in period costume.
• Provide demonstrations, station interpretation, and hands-on activities for all ages, demographics and learning abilities including school groups, general public and families.
• Assist in the daily operation of Living History programming including volunteer support and supervision, setup and site maintenance.
• Serve as the frontline Living History interpreter in the absence of other Living History staff.

Special Living History Programming - 5%

• Assist with afterhours and special event programming such as sawmill demonstrations, Museum & Me, etc.

Additional Duties - 5%

• Assist with museum-wide events, such as Free Days, fundraising gala, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

• Preferred: Academic coursework in Education, History, Studio Art or Theater.
• Preferred: Certification from the National Association of Interpretation (CIG, CIH, or CHI) or other interpretive certification
• Preferred: CPR and First Aid certification

EXPERIENCE

• Preferred: Experience in interpretation or informal learning environments, including art education.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Excellent interpretation and communication skills including the ability to engage a wide variety of visitors and connect them to historical content.
• Knowledge of and desire to learn more about High Desert history, with a focus on 19th-century regional history interpreted at the  Ranch and Sawmill.
• Ability to work successfully with a diverse group of volunteers.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours and days, including weekends.

PHYSICAL ELEMENTS

• This position requires standing for long periods of time, bending, stooping, lifting, carrying, and walking on uneven surfaces and working both indoors and outside in the elements.

EQUIPMENT USE

• Frequent computer and phone use