Historic Site Interpreter & Public Education Guide

DE; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Department of State in Delaware invites applicants for Interpreter roles supporting public programming at the Old State House and the Johnson Victrola Museum. You will conduct thematic tours, lectures and demonstrations, tailor content to diverse audiences, and help raise awareness of Delaware’s inclusive history through engaging activities and educational programs.

This casual/seasonal, on-site assignment carries no healthcare benefits.

Qualifications

• Six months experience in record keeping.
• Knowledge of museum practices such as collection management, research, exhibit design, management and handling of collections, preservation or maintenance of historic buildings, conducting museum educational programs or tours.
• Knowledge of public relations, media relations or communications such as establishing and promoting a positive image with the public and informing or influencing specific audiences using internal and external communications such as public forums, journalism, writing, marketing, advertising, promotions, or special events.

Responsibilities

• Conducts thematic tours, lectures, seminars and consultations of museums and historic sites.
• Assesses visitor level of knowledge and interests prior to and during tours and makes adjustments to tailor subject matter to the audience.
• Engages visitors in participatory activities or historic demonstrations.
• Assists with the development and implementation of programmatic activities by conducting research within established guidelines, proposing ideas for site activities, serving as mentors for casual/seasonal staff, participating in brainstorming sessions for developing and implementing research projects, exhibit and interpretive programs and designing and marketing special public events.
• Performs a variety of support functions such as maintaining surveillance of visitors/buildings/contents for security purposes; scheduling tours; collecting revenues, and preparing records of visitation, sales, donations, inventory.
• Maintains operations during absence of Site Supervisor.
• Attends training sessions, workshops, conferences and seminars.

Skills

Record keeping experience

Job description

Department of State in Delaware invites applicants for Interpreter roles supporting public programming at the Old State House and the Johnson Victrola Museum. You will conduct thematic tours, lectures and demonstrations, tailor content to diverse audiences, and help raise awareness of Delaware’s inclusive history through engaging activities and educational programs.

This casual/seasonal, on-site assignment carries no healthcare benefits.