Interpreter - Ohio History Center / Ohio Village

Job Description

Job Description

Position : Interpreter

Status : Part time, permanent

Location : Ohio History Center & Ohio Village

Compensation : $16.00 per hour

Summary :

Assists in the coordination of daily visitation and other educational programming within the Ohio History Center & Ohio Village.

Essential Functions

• Assist with virtual and onsite public programs, daily interpretation and other museum events, including staffing museum interpretive tables and programs and monitoring museum galleries.
• Assist with school group orientations, logistics and programs
• Help maintain and care for museum interactives and displays; start up museum interactives in the mornings.
• 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 floor volunteers.
• 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 the implementation of emergency procedures when necessary to ensure safety of visitors, colleagues, and the site.
• Champion and promote mission and values of the organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Application Instructions :

Submit application through Ohio History Connection careers website : https : / / www.applicantpro.com / openings / ohiohistory / jobs. For questions or accommodations requests, please email applicant@ohiohistory.org or call 614-297-2500.

Ohio History Connection is an equal opportunity employer.

All prospective employees are required to undergo a fingerprint background check processed by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation & Identification (BCI) in accordance with the Volunteer Children's Act. Additionally, prospective employees will also submit to a drug test. Both will occur after the offer of employment is accepted. The results of the background check and drug test are not immediate disqualifiers to employment and are reviewed in accordance with Ohio History Connection policies and procedures. Inquiries must be directed to the Human Resources Director at 614-297-2390 or via email at applicant@ohiohistory.org.

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