Part-Time Historic Interpreter & Office Aide

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The Virginia Museum of the Civil War at the New Market Battlefield State Historical Park is accepting applications for a part-time Historical Interpreter/Office Aide. Duties include presenting quality interpretation to groups and Park visitors, assisting with coordinating special events and living history programs, providing superb customer service, and handling administrative tasks.

Minimum qualifications emphasize a passion for history, strong communications, social media familiarity, public

Qualifications

• Interest in history and strong communications skills are essential.
• Ability to create engaging and sustainable educational programming.
• Experience with social media content creation and managing a professional account.
• Public-facing, organized and detail-oriented with a professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Present quality interpretation to groups and park visitors.
• Assist with coordinating special events and living history programs.
• Provide superb customer service and administrative support.

Skills

History interest

Communication skills

Public speaking

Event coordination

Customer service

Administrative support

Social media content

Excel basics

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Virginia Museum of the Civil War at the New Market Battlefield State Historical Park is accepting applications for a part-time Historical Interpreter/Office Aide. Duties include presenting quality interpretation to groups and Park visitors, assisting with coordinating special events and living history programs, providing superb customer service, and handling administrative tasks.

Minimum qualifications emphasize a passion for history, strong communications, social media familiarity, public