Museum Interpreter I - Immersive Education & Tours

Minnesota Historical Society; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

State Employee Group Insurance Program

Retirement program with employer match

Generous vacation and sick time accrua

Job summary

The Minnesota History Center invites an Interpreter I to deliver engaging educational programs for diverse audiences at the History Center Museum in St. Paul.

This part-time role supports museum visitors with excellent customer service and helps foster a welcoming learning environment. You will conduct interpretive programs in exhibits, lead Museum Lessons, theater programs, and tours, and assist with daily operations, safety and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Experience with diverse audiences.
• Ability to learn interpretive techniques.
• Ability to listen and respond to inquiries.
• Consistently high quality customer service.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to collaborate in a team.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Able to work varied 14–24 hours per week.
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 20 pounds.
• Flexibility for weekday, weekend, and evening shifts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interpretive programs within museum exhibits.
• Create a welcoming educational environment and deliver customer service; support operations.
• Conducts 0-3 Museum Lessons, Theater Programs, Walking Tours and other programs.
• Study and master program and exhibit related historical materials.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Customer service

Independent work

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Education

High School diploma

Job description

The Minnesota History Center invites an Interpreter I to deliver engaging educational programs for diverse audiences at the History Center Museum in St. Paul.

This part-time role supports museum visitors with excellent customer service and helps foster a welcoming learning environment. You will conduct interpretive programs in exhibits, lead Museum Lessons, theater programs, and tours, and assist with daily operations, safety and maintenance.