Interpreter - National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center

Position: Interpreter

Status: Full time, permanent

Location: Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center, Wilberforce, OH

Compensation: $15.00 per hour

Summary:

Assists in the coordination of daily visitation and other educational programming at the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center. As a museum docent and guide the Interpreter serves as one of the museum's educational links between the Museum's collections and the public.

Essential Functions

• Create a positive and fun environment for visitors of all ages and backgrounds by being hospitable, approachable and engaging, encouraging participation in impromptu and planned interactions that promote curiosity and relevance.
• Assist with virtual and onsite public programs, daily interpretation and other museum events, including staffing tables, attending programs/events and monitoring museum galleries.
• Assist with school group orientations, logistics and programs.
• Help maintain and care for museum interactives and displays.
• Manage assigned projects independently with minimal supervision; assist in the implementation of larger scale programming as assigned by manager.
• Collaborate on the planning of interpretive programs with Interpretive Supervisor
• Assist in the training of new interpretive team members and volunteers.
• Assist with the implementation of emergency procedures when necessary to ensure safety of visitors, colleagues, and the Museum.
• Champion and promote mission and values of the organization.
• Assist in maintaining museum front desk and gift shop operations including greeting visitors, answering phone calls, collecting money, sales and general museum care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Some college preferred in education, history, or interpretation.
• A strong interest or background in history, science, or education.
• 0-3 years experience working with members of the public in a service, retail, or educational capacity.
• Experience working in a historical society, museum or other related work is a plus.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Proficiency in oral presentations to diverse groups, with the ability to tailor technical historical information for different age levels.
• Experience interacting with school-aged children.
• Maintain a friendly, outgoing manner and follow site-specific safety protocols.

Required Competencies:

• Public speaking and education proficiency, basic math and writing skills.

Work Environment

• Indoor front desk and museum work.
• May require availability during peak vacation periods, including weekends, some holidays, and some evenings.

Application Instructions:

Submit application through Ohio History Connection careers website: For questions or accommodations requests, please email [email protected] or call 614-297-2500.