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Minnesota Historical Society · 13 hours ago

Historical Interpreter II, Jeffers Petroglyphs

Comfrey, MN

Part-time

Onsite

Mid Level

The Minnesota Historical Society is dedicated to preserving and interpreting Minnesota's history. They are seeking a Historical Interpreter II to conduct interpretive programs, provide customer service, mentor staff, and assist in the daily operations of Jeffers Petroglyphs.

EducationNon Profit

Responsibilities

Conduct tours, and programs, communicating historical information using a few interpretive techniques

Receive, welcome and orient visitors to the historic site

Assist in the daily operations of the historic site

Assist in retail operations

Study program and exhibit related historical materials

Conduct directed research to help improve program know and interpretive techniques

Qualification

Interpretive programmingCustomer service skillsPublic speakingNative American historyResearch skillsMultitaskingCommunication skillsMentoring

Required

Demonstrated understanding of Jeffers Petroglyphs interpretive programming with the ability to deliver information using interpretive techniques that engage a diverse audience

Demonstrate customer service skills in working with a diverse public, including children, teachers, senior citizens, people with disabilities, persons of different ethnic or cultural backgrounds, people of color, and professionals

Ability to stand for extended periods of time while giving tours and selling tickets or merchandise

Ability to bend, crouch, kneel to move furniture or merchandise, and perform light cleaning duties

Communicating with different audiences both verbally and in writing

Listening to members of the public and being responsive to inquiries and comments

Multitasking in a dynamic and demanding environment

Developing and maintaining excellent relations with individuals and groups specific and not specific to the site's history

Mentoring or coaching colleagues or teammates

Speaking in public, to interpret the history of the site and to promote its programs, and effectively communicate with individuals and groups

Understanding and carrying out written and oral instructions

Jeffers Petroglyphs site history

Native American history and culture within the region

Jeffers Petroglyphs Ceremonial use protocols