Historic Program Facilitator Snake River Fur Post
Historic Program Facilitator Snake River Fur Post
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JOB TITLE: Interpreter I Snake River Fur Post
LOCATION: Snake River Fur Post12551 Voyageur Lane Pine City MN 55063
COMPENSATION: Typical starting range$19.10 $20.56 hourly
STATUS & HOURS: Parttime regular (approximately 312 annual hours) position. This position requires flexibility and the ability to work a varied schedule including weekends. Hours may vary according to seasonal site needs. This position requires you to be available for work if needed: TuesdayFriday midJanuary through the end of March and MondaySaturday April through midNovember.
BENEFITS: Eligible to participate in a retirement program with employer contribution. Generous vacation and sick time accruals.
DESIGNATION: Bargaining Unit AFSCME Local 3173
POSTING DATE: March 13 2025
DEADLINE DATE: Open Until Filled
TO APPLY: Interested applicants must apply online at the Minnesota Historical Societys career center atwww.mnhs/jobsand include a resume and cover letter by the application deadline date.
DESCRIPTION: This position exists to educate entertain and inspire visitors to the Snake River Fur Post historic sites and museums. The Interpreter I will present various programs that serve diverse audiences using a variety of interpretive and performance techniques provide excellent customer service to visitors and assists in the daily operations of the historic site program.
SUMMARY OF WORK: 1 Conducts various interpretiveprograms that serve a diverse historic site audience; 2 Provide high quality customer service at the reception desk; 3 Assists in the daily operations of the historic site or museum program; and 4 Study and master siterelated historical materials and interpretive methods.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
Ability to work cooperatively with team members.
Ability to master a wide variety of interpretive techniques.
Flexibility to adjust to schedule changes and assignments.
Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds
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.
DEMONSTRATED SKILLS IN OR KNOWLEDGE OF:
Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse public in an enthusiastic friendly and open manner.
Demonstrated ability to provide consistent quality customer service.
Demonstrated ability to work as a team member.
Demonstrated ability to communicate with the public and be responsive to inquiries and comments.
Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse audience of varying cultural backgrounds ages and abilities.
Demonstrated ability to develop a working knowledge of site programs and educational content.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of Minnesota fur trade and Ojibwe history and cultural diversity of the state.
Experience working with children and/or adults in an educational environment.
Acting storytelling or musical performance abilities that can be used in interpretive programs.
Should you have questions with the application process emailor call MNHS Job Line at.
At MNHS we dont just accept difference we celebrate it we support it and we thrive on diversity for the benefit of our employees our products and services and our community. The Minnesota Historical Society believes that an inclusive culture among our team members is critical to our success as a historical society and museum and we seek to recruit develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Minnesota Historical Society is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and employer.
Employment Type
Part-Time
