Historical Interpreter II

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Oklahoma seeks a Historical Interpreter II at the 204 J. M. Davis Arms & Hist. Museum to help develop educational programs on Oklahoma history and to present them to the public.

The role includes conducting museum tours, researching topics, writing scripts for brochures and videos, training volunteers, greeting visitors, and assisting in the gift shop operations.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in history or related field and one year of museum experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in history, museum studies, anthropology, archaeology, elementary education or closely related field and one year of interpretor/educator or curator experience in museum or historic site; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducts tours of museums and historic sites for visitors; schedules programs and group tours.
• Conducts historical research to develop programs; writes scripts for interpretative brochures and videos.
• Develops curriculum units for public school use.
• Portrays historical characters including developing appropriate costuming and dialogue; coordinates events.
• Recruits, trains, schedules and supervises staff and volunteers; responds to requests for information.
• Greets the public and assists in the gift shop operation; assists in selecting educational merchandise.

Skills

Public speaking

Research skills

Oral communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in history or related field

Job description

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Job Posting Title

Historical Interpreter II

Agency

204 J. M. DAVIS ARMS & HIST. MUSEUM

Supervisory Organization

J.M. Davis Memorial Commission

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

September 30, 2026

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

$42,000

Job Description

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving the development of educational programs on Oklahoma history and specific museums and historic sites and the presentation of these programs to the public. This includes conducting tours at a museum or historic site and providing information about the history associated with the historical collection or the site and performing other related activities such as recruiting and supervising volunteers and staff, greeting visitors, and assisting in the operation of the gift shop.

Typical Functions

• Conducts tours of museums and historic sites for visitors; schedules programs and group tours.
• Conducts historical research to develop programs; writes scripts for interpretative brochures and videos.
• Develops curriculum units for public school use.
• Portrays historical characters including developing appropriate costuming and dialogue; coordinates the presentation of special events portraying people and events of the past.
• Recruits, trains, schedules and supervises staff and volunteers; responds to requests for information.
• Greets the public and assists in the gift shop operation; assists in the selection of appropriate educational merchandise for the gift shops.

Level Descriptor

Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others.

This is the career level of this job family where employees perform a full range of education assignments. They meet with curators and directors to identify program needs, research and develop programs and perform the full range of duties associated with the position. Responsibilities may also be assigned to provide training or assistance to others in developing and conducting educational programs and tours.

Education And Experience

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree in history, museum studies, anthropology, archaeology, elementary education or a closely related field and one year of experience as an interpreter/educator or curator in a museum or historic site or teaching in the fields of history, anthropology, archaeology or elementary education; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Competencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the preparation of informational material; of Oklahoma history; of principles of living history; of appropriate costuming styles.

Ability is required to train; to establish and maintain working relationships with others; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; and to perform historical research.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.