History Interpreter Full-Time
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Job Location:
Mount Vernon, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
History Interpreter
Full-Time Non-Exempt
Position Overview:
The Education and Guest Services (EG&S) Division provides meaningful learning opportunities for Mount Vernons one million annual onsite visitors and students in classrooms around the country. Through a diverse portfolio of interpretive experiences engaging programs and online resources we expand each learners understanding of and appreciation for George Washington and the revolutionary world in which he lived.
The Interpretation Department provides access for guests to the history and expertise at George Washingtons Mount Vernon. With experts in interpretation this department can connect current scholarship to a wide range of visitors and groups utilizing both innovative and traditional techniques. The Department of History Interpretation offers Mansion Grounds VIP and Specialty tours and staffs the Tomb and African American Burial Ground. Interpretations are delivered using third-person methodologies. The Department consists of 5 full-time and approximately 75 part-time staff.
Full-Time Non-Exempt
Position Overview:
The Education and Guest Services (EG&S) Division provides meaningful learning opportunities for Mount Vernons one million annual onsite visitors and students in classrooms around the country. Through a diverse portfolio of interpretive experiences engaging programs and online resources we expand each learners understanding of and appreciation for George Washington and the revolutionary world in which he lived.
The Interpretation Department provides access for guests to the history and expertise at George Washingtons Mount Vernon. With experts in interpretation this department can connect current scholarship to a wide range of visitors and groups utilizing both innovative and traditional techniques. The Department of History Interpretation offers Mansion Grounds VIP and Specialty tours and staffs the Tomb and African American Burial Ground. Interpretations are delivered using third-person methodologies. The Department consists of 5 full-time and approximately 75 part-time staff.
Compensation:
$15.00/hour
Expected Hours:
40 hours per week with rotating weekends some evenings and holidays.
Essential Duties:
Essential Duties:
- Create a positive learning environment for guests of all ages and backgrounds by being hospitable approachable and professional in appearance and demeanor.
- Provide guests with accurate interesting and pertinent historical information about George Washington and Mount Vernon in an engaging timely and articulate manner. Answer guest questions and tailor delivery techniques to maximize impact whenever possible. Follow departmental interpretive strategies to effectively integrate your interpretation into the overall guest learning experience.
- Assist the Interpretive Supervisors with the daily opening closing and security of the Mansion and Tomb. Actively monitor and protect assigned positions in and around the Mansion and report any incidents and/or concerns related to historic structures and the collections held within.
- Assist the Interpretive Supervisors with the implementation of emergency procedures when necessary to ensure safety for our guests colleagues historic structures and collections.
- Assist with special tours programs and other projects as needed.
Qualifications:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
- Must work well with a diverse audience and have a sincere interest in history.
- Must be responsible flexible punctual and able to work well under pressure.
- The ability to work creatively and effectively as a team member is essential.
Work Environment:
This position involves working in both indoor museum settings and outdoor historic grounds. The role requires frequent interaction with visitors and groups in varying weather conditions. The noise level can fluctuate from quiet to moderate.
Physical Requirements:
This role requires extended periods of standing and walking including over uneven terrain. The employee may need to climb stairs or inclines and occasionally lift or carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds. Clear verbal communication and auditory ability are essential.
Division-Wide Principles:The Education and Guest Services team comprises the Interpretation Historic Trades Guest Services and Learning total this group comprises more than 150 full- and part-time staff members who connect Mount Vernons mission to a variety of audiences through onsite and offsite programming as well as physical and digital projects.
This position involves working in both indoor museum settings and outdoor historic grounds. The role requires frequent interaction with visitors and groups in varying weather conditions. The noise level can fluctuate from quiet to moderate.
Physical Requirements:
This role requires extended periods of standing and walking including over uneven terrain. The employee may need to climb stairs or inclines and occasionally lift or carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds. Clear verbal communication and auditory ability are essential.
Division-Wide Principles:The Education and Guest Services team comprises the Interpretation Historic Trades Guest Services and Learning total this group comprises more than 150 full- and part-time staff members who connect Mount Vernons mission to a variety of audiences through onsite and offsite programming as well as physical and digital projects.
- Exceed audience learning expectations and ensure a level of access in which everyone is welcome. Be friendly respectful engaging and flexible. Always remember that this visit may be their first and only.
- Encourage a meaningful appreciation of George Washington and the world in which he lived. Ensure that his legacies connect to the world our audiences live in today.
- Engage yourself in the mission of the Mount Vernon Ladies Association take responsibility for your continued development and commit to collaboration. Care for your colleagues and take pride in what we accomplish together.
Benefits:
- 403(b) Retirement plan with employer matching
- Employee recognition at 5 years of service
- Monthly employee events
- Employee referral program
- On-site Library
- Discount on Public Event Tickets
- Discount in the Mount Vernon Shops
- Discount at the Mount Vernon Inn and Food Court Pavilion
- Free Parking
- Health Vision and Dental insurance
- Short Term Disability Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Paid leave for Sick Time Vacation and Holidays
- Flexible spending account for medical care
The Mount Vernon Ladies Association is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we are committed to building and retaining a team that represents a variety of skills experiences and perspectives. All employment decisions are based on business needs job requirements performance and qualifications without regard to race religion or belief national or ethnic origin gender/sex (including pregnancy) age physical mental or sensory disability sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression marital or domestic partnership status veteran and military status family or parental status or any other status protected under federal state or local law. The Mount Vernon Ladies Association will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
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About Company
George Washington’s Mount Vernon is the historic home of George and Martha Washington, located 13 miles south of Washington, DC. Guests can see the historic mansion, stately rooms, and outbuildings preserved to the year 1799, the last year of George Washington’s life. Owned and operat ... View more
