Program Facilitator I Historic Fort Snelling
Program Facilitator I Historic Fort Snelling
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JOB TITLE: Program Facilitator I Historic Fort Snelling
LOCATION: Historic Fort Snelling 200 Tower Ave St Paul MN 55111
COMPENSATION: Typical starting range$19.10 $20.56 hourly
STATUS & HOURS: Parttime regular (approximately 520 annual hours) position.
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: April 18 2025
DEADLINE DATE: May 2 2025
TO APPLY: Interested applicants must apply online at the Minnesota Historical Societys career center atwww. include a resume and cover letter by the application deadline date.
DESCRIPTION: This position exists to conduct interpretive programs using a variety of interpretive techniques support admissions and the site store assist in the daily operations of the site and provide high quality customer service to visitors of Historic Fort Snelling.
SUMMARY OF WORK: 1 Conduct interpretive programs for diverse audiences at the site; 2 Provide museum store sales admission sales and rental operational support; 3 Receive welcome and orient visitors to the historic site; 4 Assist in the maintenance and protection of the historic site grounds facility and collections; and 5 Study assigned or siterelevant historical materials to enhance the delivery of sites programs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrated experience and ability to provide consistent quality customer service.
Strong oral communication skills and the ability to listen and be responsive to questions and comments.
Experience in or willingness to learn computer software programs as needed.
Basic accounting and math skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently while also being able to collaborate and contribute positively in a team environment.
Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse public in a friendly and open manner while conveying information or teaching.
Demonstrated ability to learn and apply a wide variety of interpretive techniques.
Willingness to learn and work a variety of assignments including but not limited to retail and admissions software site orientation for guests interpretive (potentially may include military hearth cooking shops etc. depending upon supervisor assessment of skill set and knowledge).
Willingness to complete all required safety trainings including Firearms Safety Certification etc. as needed.
If participating in specific areas of the program required to have 20/20 vision (corrective lenses acceptable) healthy depth perception and peripheral vision.
Ability to work a varied schedule including weekdays weekends and holidays.
Ability to stand for extended periods of time and walk up to 5 miles a day in heat cold rain and snow.
Ability to bend crouch kneel reach push and pull.
Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds; partner lift with anything more than 25 pounds; team lift with anything 75 pounds or more.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or GED or equivalent
Experience working with K12 audiences.
Educational background and/or interest in any of the following: Public History &/or Anthropology Native American History/ Sociocultural African American History/ Sociocultural Japanese American History/ Sociocultural Skilled Labor History/ Sociocultural Tech. & Skills Military History Music.
Experience working at a museum historic site or cultural institution.
Experience in Shopify and/or Tessitura software or other retail or admissions software.
Knowledge of basic clothing tool or cookware maintenance historic food preparation
Willingness to participate in costumed interpretive programming. Gender race ethnicity and age do not affect what areas a Program Facilitator can work in.
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
