Interpreter II, Mill City Museum

Minneapolis, MN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB TITLE: Interpreter II Mill City Museum

OPEN TO: This job is open to current MNHS staff.

LOCATION: Mill City Museum 704 South 2nd St. Mpls MN 55401

COMPENSATION: Typical starting rate$20.22 hourly

STATUS & HOURS: This is a part-time regular position of approximately 780 annual hours. A typical schedule is 15 hours/week year round Saturdays and Sundays. Some evenings weekends or holidays may also be expected based on business need.

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: February 12 2026

DEADLINE DATE: February 19 2026

TO APPLY: Interested applicants must apply online at the Minnesota Historical Societys career center at include a resume and cover letter by the application deadline date.

DESCRIPTION: This position exists to engage educate and entertain Mill City Museum visitors and present lessons to school groups using a variety of interpretive and performance techniques to communicate a depth of historical information.

SUMMARY OF WORK: 1) Deliver program content using a variety of interpretive and performance techniques that reach diverse audiences and participate in daily operations of the museum; 2) Deliver more in depth school and youth programs; 3) Present specialized interpretive programs and conduct directed research for assigned programs; and 4) Serve as a mentor to new staff and volunteers as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated experience and ability to provide consistent quality customer service.
Demonstrated ability to work independently.
Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse public in a friendly and open manner while conveying information or teaching.
Strong oral communication skills and ability to listen and be responsive to questions and comments.
Ability to adapt program presentations and lessons to best suit the needs of visitors based on situations that arise including late arrivals special visitor needs teacher inquiries and visitor inquiries.
Proven skill in delivering programs as an Interpreter I at Mill City Museum.
Experience in or willingness to learn computer software programs as needed.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and contribute positively in a team environment.
Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
Ability to kneel crouch reach bend push and pull to perform interpretive and operational duties.
Flexibility to work a varied schedule of weekdays weekends and evening hours

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience working with children and/or adults in an educational environment.
Experience in teaching museum interpretation theater storytelling or group leadership.
Knowledge of museum education or teaching practices.
Demonstrated experience working with diverse audiences with varying cultural backgrounds ages and abilities.
Familiarity with U.S. history.

Should you have questions with the application process email or 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.

JOB TITLE: Interpreter II Mill City MuseumOPEN TO: This job is open to current MNHS staff. LOCATION: Mill City Museum 704 South 2nd St. Mpls MN 55401COMPENSATION: Typical starting rate$20.22 hourlySTATUS & HOURS: This is a part-time regular position of approximately 780 annual hours. A typical sched...