Job Description

JOB TITLE: Interpreter III, Historic Forestville

OPEN TO: This job is open to current MNHS staff.

LOCATION: Historic Forestville, 21899 County Road 118, Preston, MN 55965

COMPENSATION: Typical starting range $20.16 - $21.71 hourly

STATUS & HOURS: Part-time, regular (approximately 416 annual hours) position.

BENEFITS: Eligible to participate in a retirement program with employer contribution. Generous vacation and sick time accruals.

DESIGNATION: Bargaining Unit AFSCME Local 3173

POSTING DATE: March 5, 2025

DEADLINE DATE: March 12, 2025

TO APPLY: Interested applicants must apply online at the Minnesota Historical Society’s career center at mnhs.org/jobs and include a resume and cover letter by the application deadline date.

DESCRIPTION: This position exists to educate and entertain visitors to Historic Forestville as well as develop some programs under the direction of the Program Supervisor.

SUMMARY OF WORK: 1) Deliver programs, tours and assist in the creation of programs; 2) Receive, welcome and orient visitors to the historic site or museum and its exhibits, programs, and services; and 3) Assist in the daily operations of the historic site program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma plus one year experience leading historic interpretive tours or equivalent.

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

• Excellent oral communication skills.

• Ability to listen to members of the public and be responsive to inquiries and comments

• Ability to master program information and present it according to interpretive or learning objectives.

• Mastery of a wide variety of interpretive techniques.

• Mastery of a skilled craft and the ability to clearly explain it to the public.

• Ability to multi-task in a dynamic and demanding environment.

• Must be able to develop and maintain excellent relations with individuals and groups specific and not specific to the site’s history.

• Ability to work effectively with limited supervision.

• Ability to speak in public, in order to interpret the history of the site and to promote its programs and effectively communicate with individuals and groups.

• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

• Knowledge and ability to work with historic collections, and materials.

• Ability to conduct research.

• Ability to be physically active and mobile for up to 8-hours per day.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends from April-October.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of Minnesota History.

• Knowledge of museum education and interpretive methods.

Should you have questions with the application process, email humanresources@mnhs.org or call MNHS Job Line at 651-259-3181.

At MNHS, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on diversity for the benefit of our employees, our products and services, and our community. The Minnesota Historical Society believes that an inclusive culture among our team members is critical to our success as a historical society and museum, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Minnesota Historical Society is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and employer.

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