Historical Interpreter

Title: Historical Interpreter State Role Title: Education Support Spec I Hiring Range: $15 per hour Pay Band: UG Agency: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation Location: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation Agency Website: jyfmuseums.gov Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties Historical Interpreters serve as front line education staff, working directly with the public in a non-traditional learning environment. Using a variety of established educational methods, material culture, approved content and effective communication skills, historical interpreters presents historical clothing and non-historical clothing interpretation and educational programming in our outdoor living history sites to depict the culture, events and concerns of 17th and/or 18th century American Indian, African and European cultures as they converged here in Virginia, and the enduring legacies they bequeathed to the nation. Minimum Qualifications KSA’s and or Competencies required to successfully perform the position: Strong and effective oral communication skills Knowledge of and ability to learn and utilize recognized teaching methods Ability to read, assimilate and utilize curatorial approved information Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a contributing member of a team Additional Considerations Prior experience working in a museum, historic site, park, or similar public education environment. Contact Information Name: Raeven Chatman Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Note : Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jamestown--yorktown-Foundation