Living History Presenter & Workshop Leader

Dayton History; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Carillon Historical Park in Dayton, OH is seeking a Visitor Interpreter who will connect guests with Dayton’s history through discussion and hands-on demonstrations of 19th century skills. You will lead educational workshops for visiting groups and ensure engaging experiences across outdoor and indoor exhibits.

Qualified candidates will have a history-related education, strong communication, comfort working with children and large groups, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather.

Qualifications

• Education in History, Public History, Museum Studies or related field
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience working with children preferred

Responsibilities

• Interact with individuals and groups touring Carillon Historical Park
• Provide historical information and answer questions about assigned building/exhibits
• Demonstrate appropriate 19th century skills and trades; including but not limited to gardening, hearth cooking, letterpress printing, foundry work, woodworking, sewing, etc.
• Lead workshops throughout the year
• Work collaboratively with other staff members and volunteers
• Care for all Carillon Historical Park materials and exhibits, whether indoors or outdoors
• Continue to expand knowledge of Dayton’s history through independent reading and research
• Acquire one or more 19th century skill(s) for the purpose of demonstrating to the public
• Adhere to period clothing guidelines as directed by Living History Specialist
• Additional duties as assigned by management
• Line of Communication and Accountability: This position reports to the Living History Specialist
• Qualifications
• Language Ability: Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations, to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Mathematical Ability: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations as they pertain to measuring sewing, woodworking, and cooking materials, etc.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer Skills: Ability to access and use scheduling software
• Work Environment
• Physical Demands
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, lift, walk, and bend. The employee should be able to lift 25 lbs. to shoulder height

Education

Bachelor's degree in History or related field

Job description

Carillon Historical Park in Dayton, OH is seeking a Visitor Interpreter who will connect guests with Dayton’s history through discussion and hands-on demonstrations of 19th century skills. You will lead educational workshops for visiting groups and ensure engaging experiences across outdoor and indoor exhibits.

Qualified candidates will have a history-related education, strong communication, comfort working with children and large groups, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather.