Living History Presenter — Part-Time Bible Narrator

Museum Of The Bible; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC seeks a Living History Interpreter II - Part Time Actor to bring biblical narratives to life for guests through engaging storytelling and character work.

You’ll perform scripted and improvised scenes, develop occasional scripts for exhibits, and deliver educational programs to K-12 audiences while working evenings and weekends. The role includes training, collaboration with Education leadership, and participation in museum events.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (minimum) or Bachelor's degree (preferred) in History, Religious or Biblical Studies, Archaeology, Museum Education, Museum Studies, or Theatrical or Performing Arts, or commensurate experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform narratives from the Bible and narratives based on historical events of significant importance to the Bible for guests through living history.
• If necessary, develop a written script for a character in either the World of Jesus of Nazareth exhibit, the Gutenberg Press exhibit, or special events including specified holidays, conferences, organized guest engagements, etc.
• Availability to commit to work two shifts each week, including weekend days and holidays, during which the duties entailed in this position description will be performed.
• Interact regulary with K-12 students and provide educational programs for them.
• Work with LHI program mentors and the Guest Engagement Manager for ongoing development and presentation excellence and communicate with the Guest Engagement Manager regarding scripts, rehearsals, scheduling of shifts, and programs.
• Attend LHI meetings, scholar-led trainings, and the Museum of the Bible (MOTB) Institute.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Kids and families interaction

Diverse audiences

Problem solving

Integrity

Education

Associate degree (minimum) or Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in History, Religious or Biblical Studies, Archaeology, Museum Education, Museum Studies, or Theatrical or Performing Arts, or commensurate experience.

Job description

Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC seeks a Living History Interpreter II - Part Time Actor to bring biblical narratives to life for guests through engaging storytelling and character work.

You’ll perform scripted and improvised scenes, develop occasional scripts for exhibits, and deliver educational programs to K-12 audiences while working evenings and weekends. The role includes training, collaboration with Education leadership, and participation in museum events.