Historic Site Interpreter

Prince William County Government; Virginia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement from the Virginia Risk/Ret.

401a and 457 plans

Paid Annual Leave

Paid Personal Leave

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Group Medical and Dental Plans

Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career Development Opportunities

Job summary

Prince William County Government seeks an Historic Preservation Specialist to bring local history to life through tours of historic sites, developing programs, and researching heritage. You will engage diverse audiences, collaborate with volunteers, and support educational missions in a small, forward-thinking team.

The ideal candidate shows strong public speaking and communication skills, with experience leading large groups and working with volunteers in a public history context.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2 years in public history (museums, tours, programs/events).
• Experience leading historical tours and public history programs.
• Experience engaging large public and school groups.
• Experience with volunteer management and outreach programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead tours of County-owned historic sites and develop history programs.
• Deliver interpretive history programs and special events.
• Research Prince William County history and engage diverse audiences.
• Coordinate with volunteers and partners to support educational activities.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Tour leading

Volunteer management

Public outreach

Research

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About This Role:

The Prince William County Department of Parks and Recreation's Office of Historic Preservation manages the County's historic sites, including historic structures and cultural landscapes, and collaborates with community partners on cultural resource management initiatives.

As an Historic Preservation Specialist, you will help bring local history to life by leading tours of County-owned historic sites, developing and delivering history programs and special events, and conducting research on Prince William County's rich heritage. You will engage diverse audiences, including the public and school groups, while working closely with volunteers to support the Office's educational and interpretive mission. Candidates should have strong public speaking and communication skills, with experience leading large tour groups and school groups and working effectively with volunteers. The ideal person will demonstrate a collaborative, team-oriented approach and have the ability to thrive in a small, energetic, and forward-thinking team environment.

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or G.E.D. and 2 years of experience in the field of public history (i.e., historic house museums, tours, programs/events, or related).

Physical Requirements:

Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

Preferences:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following qualifications and experience:

• Experience conducting historical tours and delivering public history programs.


• Experience developing and implementing history programs and special events.


• Experience engaging large groups, school groups, and tourism organizations


• Experience in conducting public programs and delivering historical interpretation to the public


• Experience in volunteer management


• Experience conducting historical research.


• Experience with visitor services in a retail environment


• Experience working with school groups and outreach programs

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time position requiring 37.5 hours of work per week. Scheduling for this position requires flexibility to work some evenings and weekends each month, and occasional holidays.

Hiring Salary Range:

$29.20 - $34.35 Hourly

We also offer great benefits including:

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)


• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans


• Paid Annual Leave


• Paid Personal Leave


• Paid Sick Leave


• Paid Holidays


• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans


• Optional Group Life Insurance


• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Career Development Opportunities

Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. PSLF for additional information.

NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, click here for the class description.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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