Living History Interpreter II - Tours & Programs

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

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.