• Job Description

  Req#: 519039

  JOB TITLE: Interpreter II, Mill City Museum

  
  

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

  
  

  LOCATION: Mill City Museum, 704 South 2nd St., Mpls, MN 55401

  COMPENSATION: $19.63 hourly minimum

  
  

  STATUS & HOURS: Full-time, regular (approximately 1,560 annual hours) position.

  
  

  BENEFITS: Eligible to participate in State Employee Group Insurance Program and a retirement program with employer contribution. Generous vacation and sick time accruals with additional paid holidays.

  
  

  DESIGNATION: Bargaining Unit AFSCME Local 3173

  
  

  POSTING DATE: September 3, 2024

  
  

  DEADLINE DATE: September 10, 2024
  

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

  DESCRIPTION: This position exists to engage, educate, and entertain Mill City Museum visitors and present lessons to school groups using a variety of interpretive and performance techniques to communicate a depth of historical information.

  
  

  SUMMARY OF WORK: 1) Deliver program content using a variety of interpretive and performance techniques that reach diverse audiences and participate in daily operations of the museum; 2) Deliver more in depth school and youth programs; 3) Present specialized interpretive programs and conduct directed research for assigned programs; and 4) Serve as a mentor to new staff and volunteers, as assigned.

  
  

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Demonstrated experience and ability to provide consistent, quality customer service.

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently.

  • Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse public in a friendly and open manner, while conveying information or teaching.

  • Strong oral communication skills, and ability to listen and be responsive to questions and comments.

  • Ability to adapt program presentations and lessons to best suit the needs of visitors based on situations that arise including late arrivals, special visitor needs, teacher inquiries, and visitor inquiries.

  • Proven skill in delivering programs as an Interpreter I at Mill City Museum.

  • Experience in or willingness to learn computer software programs as needed.

  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate and contribute positively in a team environment.

  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

  • Ability to kneel, crouch, reach, bend, push and pull to perform interpretive and operational duties.

  • Flexibility to work a varied schedule of weekdays, weekends, and evening hours

    
    

  DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  • Experience working with children and/or adults in an educational environment.

  • Experience in teaching, museum interpretation, theater, storytelling or group leadership.

  • Knowledge of museum education or teaching practices.

  • Demonstrated experience working with diverse audiences with varying cultural backgrounds, ages, and abilities.

  • Familiarity with U.S. history.

    
    

  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.

• About the company

  The Minnesota Historical Society is a nonprofit educational and cultural institution dedicated to preserving the history of the US state of Minnesota.

Notice