Part-Time Historical Interpreter

Job Duties

Part-time position to communicate historical information to the public and school visitors. Demonstrate historic handcrafts and trades such as woodworking, textiles, coopering etc...perform daily farm and interpretive tasks such as animal care, garden and field work, general site maintenance and cooking. Work some weekend days and occasional evening shifts to provide seven day a week coverage.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience required in either direct work with the public or relevant hand skills such as woodworking, horticulture, foodways or fiber arts. Must be dependable, mature with strong interpersonal and customer service skills. Be able to work outside in all sorts of weather, walk up to 2 miles daily, lift up to 30 pounds unassisted, and participate in active farm work on a daily basis. Ability to wear full historic period costume as directed.

Additional Considerations

Costumed living history work experience preferred. Ability to demonstrate historical handcrafts and/or the ability to perform period vocal or instrumental music a strong hiring factor. A Bachelors degree in history, education, anthropology, the arts, social sciences or related field is preferred.