Interpreter National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center

Wilberforce, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position: Interpreter

Status: Full time permanent

Location: Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center Wilberforce OH

Compensation: $15.00 per hour

Summary:

Assists in the coordination of daily visitation and other educational programming at the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center. As a museum docent and guide the Interpreter serves as one of the museums educational links between the Museums collections and the public.

Essential Functions

Create a positive and fun environment for visitors of all ages and backgrounds by being hospitable approachable and engaging encouraging participation in impromptu and planned interactions that promote curiosity and relevance.
Assist with virtual and onsite public programs daily interpretation and other museum events including staffing tables attending programs/events and monitoring museum galleries.
Assist with school group orientations logistics and programs.
Help maintain and care for museum interactives and displays.
Manage assigned projects independently with minimal supervision; assist in the implementation of larger scale programming as assigned by manager.
Collaborate on the planning of interpretive programs with Interpretive Supervisor
Assist in the training of new interpretive team members and volunteers.
Assist with the implementation of emergency procedures when necessary to ensure safety of visitors colleagues and the Museum.
Champion and promote mission and values of the organization.
Assist in maintaining museum front desk and gift shop operations including greeting visitors answering phone calls collecting money sales and general museum care.
Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Some college preferred in education history or interpretation.
A strong interest or background in history science or education.
0-3 years experience working with members of the public in a service retail or educational capacity.
Experience working in a historical society museum or other related work is a plus.

Desired Skills & Experience:

Proficiency in oral presentations to diverse groups with the ability to tailor technical historical information for different age levels.
Experience interacting with school-aged children.
Maintain a friendly outgoing manner and follow site-specific safety protocols.

Required Competencies:

Public speaking and education proficiency basic math and writing skills.

Work Environment

Indoor front desk and museum work.
May require availability during peak vacation periods including weekends some holidays and some evenings.

Application Instructions:

Submit application through Ohio History Connection careers website: For questions or accommodations requests please email or call .

Ohio History Connection is an equal opportunity employer.

All prospective employees are required to undergo a fingerprint background check processed by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation & Identification (BCI) in accordance with the Volunteer Childrens Act. Additionally prospective employees will also submit to a drug test. Both will occur after the offer of employment is accepted. The results of the background check and drug test are not immediate disqualifiers to employment and are reviewed in accordance with Ohio History Connection policies and procedures. Inquiries must be directed to the Human Resources Director at or via email at

Position: InterpreterStatus: Full time permanentLocation: Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center Wilberforce OHCompensation: $15.00 per hour Summary:Assists in the coordination of daily visitation and other educational programming at the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center. As a mus...