Senior Museum Interpreter & Educator

Minnesota Historical Society; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State employee insurance

Retirement plan

Generous vacation & holidays

Job summary

The Minnesota Historical Society seeks an Interpreter II to engage visitors at the James J. Hill House and Alexander Ramsey House in St. Paul.

You will present historical information using advanced interpretive and performance techniques and provide front-line customer service, admissions processing, and visitor reception. This full-time role requires knowledge of Minnesota history and the Victorian era, strong communication, independence, and the ability to adapt programs for diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience and ability to provide consistent, high quality customer service.
• Knowledge of Minnesota history and Victorian era.
• Proven skill in delivering programs as an Interpreter II at Ramsey and Hill Houses.
• Ability to work independently and maturely.
• Strong oral communication and audience interaction skills.
• Ability to adapt programs for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Deliver program content using a variety of advanced interpretive and performance techniques that reach diverse audiences in multiple settings and participate in the daily operations of the Hill House site and Ramsey House site;
• Deliver more in depth and comprehensive school and youth programs;
• Serve as a mentor to new staff, as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Public speaking

History knowledge

Communication

Team collaboration

Audience engagement

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer software

Job description

The Minnesota Historical Society seeks an Interpreter II to engage visitors at the James J. Hill House and Alexander Ramsey House in St. Paul.

You will present historical information using advanced interpretive and performance techniques and provide front-line customer service, admissions processing, and visitor reception. This full-time role requires knowledge of Minnesota history and the Victorian era, strong communication, independence, and the ability to adapt programs for diverse audiences.