Historical Interpreter Position Description
Heritage Hill State Historical Park is a 56-acre living history site in Green Bay, Wisconsin featuring nearly 30 buildings from the 17th – 20th centuries. This mission of HHSHP is to enrich the lives of others by sharing Northeast Wisconsin’s diverse cultural and historic ties that bind our communities together. This is achieved through the use of traditional museum exhibits and historical interpreters engaged in period appropriate pastimes. Learn more about Heritage Hill on our website.
Position Description
Seasonal historical interpreters share the stories of Northeastern Wisconsin with visitors of all ages through demonstrations, presentations, storytelling, and performances. They work within a variety of historic buildings, wear period appropriate clothing, and demonstrate traditional skills and crafts. Historic interpreters report to the Director of Engagement.
Primary Duties
- · Learn historical material related to one or more areas of the park and be able to take training/direction from senior interpreters and staff
- · Use third-person interpretation to informally engage with visitors of all ages
- · Utilize special skills (listed below) to perform living history demonstrations
- · Wear, care for, and clean historically accurate clothing, props, and buildings
- · Provide excellent, friendly customer service
- · Other duties as assigned
Note: We are looking specifically to fill the role of 1830s soldiers in Fort Howard, interpreting the detached kitchen and guard house. This position is open for all, not just male applicants.
Special Skills
Experience in or a strong desire to learn living history skills such as (but not limited to) military drills, historic cooking, farming/gardening, historic firearms, language skills, etc.
Work Environment
This position requires primarily outdoor work which can occur in adverse climate conditions. Work may be performed in poorly lit areas, near open fires, and in areas that vary from quiet to loud. Applicants should be able to lift/carry up to 25 lbs. Accommodations can be made on a case-by-case basis and those in need of accommodation are encouraged to apply.
Work Schedule
This is a part-time, seasonal position that runs from May 1 – October 31. See website for operational hours here. Additional hours may be required for special events. New hires must be able to work both weekdays and weekends beginning in May and be available for pre-season training in April.
Salary
$15/hour for those seeking paid employment. This position is also available to those seeking unpaid volunteer roles. Job duties for both are the same.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled. Heritage Hill State Historical Park is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. To apply please email a cover letter and resume to rose@heritagehillgb.org. Heritage Hill State Historical Park is an equal opportunity employer.
