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Character Interpreter Female
Job Location:
Job Location:
Mount Vernon, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
26 August 2026 (7 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
23 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Character Interpreter Female
Part-Time
Background:
Background:
The Education and Guest Services Division provides meaningful learning opportunities for Mount Vernons one million annual visitors and students in classrooms around the country. Through a diverse portfolio of interpretive experiences engaging public programs and online resources we expand each learners understanding of and appreciation for our nations Founding Father and the world in which he lived.
The Department of Character Interpretation one of the Divisions operating units provides special interpretative engagement by authentically portraying people from George Washingtons world.
Division-wide Principles:
- Exceed guest learning expectations and ensure a level of access in which everyone is welcome be friendly respectful engaging and flexible. Always remember that this may be their first and only visit.
- Encourage a meaningful appreciation of George Washington and the world in which he lived. Ensure that his legacies connects to the world our guests 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 be proud of what we accomplish together.
Position-specific Responsibilities:
- Must be able to convincingly portray an indentured hired or Washington Family/Friend female. Candidate age range: Any.
- Create a positive learning environment for guests of all ages and backgrounds by being hospitable approachable and engaging. Encourage participation in your interactions.
- Provide guests with accurate interesting and pertinent historical information about George Washington and Mount Vernon. Follow departmental interpretive strategies in order to effectively integrate interpretation into the total guest learning experience
- Write practice and perform dramatic presentations as requested for special public programs private events and outreach initiatives which may be on or off site online or digital.
- Support full-time character staff through stage management out of character third person QA Omniscient narration and rotational character support in theatrical performances.
- Research historical identities and all relevant persons in order to establish a comprehensive understanding of the characters and time period. Identify and prepare for frequently asked guest questions. Assist the Manager of Character Interpretation with developing new characters programs roles and other special projects as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
1-2 years of relevant experience in the acting History Interpretation or Museum Theater fields. A bachelors degree in a related field is preferred. Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills required. Must be able to work creatively and effectively as a member of a team. Must demonstrate a sincere interest in history and effective interpretive techniques.
Special Requirements:
Must be able to be active outside for long periods and move across large portions of the estate on varying surfaces inside and outside and in a variety of weather conditions. Must comply with: division-wide managerial standards.
Must work some weekends evenings and holidays.
Please submit resume as well as headshot.
Mount Vernon is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all 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. Mount Vernon will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
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
