Title: Seasonal Living History Interpreter

Division: Education & Engagement

Classification: Seasonal, hourly, part-time

Directly supported by: Associate Curator of Living History

Salary Range: $20.60/hour

Job Summary:

The Living History Interpreter is responsible for interpretation of the 19th Century Living History Outdoor Campus. The main duties will include interpreting the site for visitors, demonstrating historical activities and assisting in daily operations in period clothing. The seasonal living history interpreter will also assist in program maintenance and other duties as assigned.

The Museum hopes to hire two part-time Season Living History Interpreters for the following dates:

· May 1st through September 14th; 28 hours (four days) per week. Weekend availability is required.

Essential Functions (in order of priority with the percentage of time spent on each)

90% Living History Interpretation

• Interpret various aspects of the Living History Outdoor Campus and the Spirit of the West gallery such as architecture, regional occupations, and human relationship with the land in period costume.
• Provide demonstrations, station interpretation, and hands-on activities for all ages, demographics and learning abilities including school groups, general public and families. 
• Assist in the daily operation of Living History programming including volunteer support and supervision, setup and site maintenance.
• Serve as the frontline Living History interpreter in the absence of other Living History staff.

5% Special Living History Programming

• Assist with afterhours and special event programming such as sawmill demonstrations, Museum & Me, etc.

5% Additional Duties

• Assist with museum-wide events, such as Free Days, fundraising gala, etc.  
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education/Certifications

Preferred: Academic coursework in Education, History, Studio Art or Theater. ·

Preferred: Certification from the National Association of Interpretation (CIG, CIH, or CHI) or other interpretive certification

Preferred: CPR and First Aid certification

Experience

Preferred: Experience in interpretation or informal learning environments, including art education.

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent interpretation and communication skills including the ability to engage a wide variety of visitors and connect them to historical content.
• Knowledge of and desire to learn more about High Desert history, with a focus on 19th-century regional history interpreted at the Ranch and Sawmill. 
• Ability to work successfully with a diverse group of volunteers. 
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. 
• Ability to work flexible hours and days, including weekends.

Physical Elements

This position requires standing for long periods of time, bending, stooping, lifting, carrying, and walking on uneven surfaces and working both indoors and outside in the elements.

Equipment Use

Frequent computer and phone use

To apply, please send PDFs of your resume & cover letter to: jobs@highdesertmuseum.org

The Museum provides an equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Mission:

The High Desert Museum wildly excites and responsibly teaches through innovative, interdisciplinary experiences, creating connection to and dialogue about the High Desert.