Museum/Historic Site Interpreter
Museum/Historic Site Interpreter
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Job Description
Summary Statement
Interpreters are responsible for interacting with thepublic programming and social media support research and daily museumoperations. The Museum/Historic SiteInterpreter will participate in interpretive and educational programmingrelated to individuals groups and position will work to raise awareness of the programs offered thathighlight the inclusive history of the site in regional and nationaltopics. For more information on thesite please visit Functions
- Conducts thematic tours lectures seminars and consultations of museums and historic sites. Assesses visitor level of knowledge and interests prior to and during tours and makes adjustments to tailor subject matter to the visitors in participatory activities or historic demonstrations.
- Assists with the development and implementation of programmatic activities by conducting research within established guidelines proposing ideas for site activities serving as mentors for casual/seasonal staff participating in brainstorming sessions for developing and implementing research projects exhibit and interpretive programs and designing and marketing special public events.
- Performs a variety of support functions such as maintaining surveillance of visitors/buildings/contents for security purposes; scheduling tours; collecting revenues and preparing records of visitation sales donations inventory.
- Maintains operations during absence of Site Supervisor.
- Attends training sessions workshops conferences and seminars.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Museum/Historic Site Interpreter
Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- Six months experience in record keeping.
- Knowledge of museum practices such as collection management research exhibit design management and handling of collections preservation or maintenance of historic buildings conducting museum educational programs or tours.
- Knowledge of public relations media relations or communicationssuch asestablishing and promoting a positive image with the public informing or influencing specific audiences through the use of internal and external communications such as public forums journalism writing marketing advertising promotionsor special events.
Additional Posting Information
This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a nonpension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.
Conditions of Hire
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal EVerify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.
Selection Process
The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment job title and job duties. For education and training list name of educational provider training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Once you have submitted your application online all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the My Applications tab .
Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling (800)or by visiting . You may also call (302)or email for additional applicant services support.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression.
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