JOB TITLE:Interpreter III, History Center Museum

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

LOCATION:History Center - 345 W Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55102

COMPENSATION:$19.57 hourly minimum

STATUS & HOURS:Part-time, regular (approximately 1,248 annual hours / 24 weekly hours) position; 

OR Full-time, regular (approximately 1,560 annual hours / 30 weekly hours) 

position. Work schedules align with site open hours. Must be able to work a varied schedule including weekdays, weekends, holidays, and occasional evenings.

BENEFITS: Part Time: Eligible to participate in State Employee Group Insurance Program and retirement program with employer contribution. Generous vacation and sick time accruals.

Full Time: 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:February 9, 2024

DEADLINE DATE:February 16, 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 conduct various interpretive programs, provide customer service to patrons of the Minnesota History Center and its programs, and assist in the operation of the History Center Museum by conducting specialized programs, participating in the planning and development of museum programs, and mentoring new staff.

SUMMARY OF WORK: 1) Conduct nine or more Museum Lessons, Theater Programs (History Player(s), Game Show(s), Short Play(s)), History Live Lessons, and/or Outreach programs (History on the Move, Museum Lesson Outreach) and other specialized programs as assigned. At least six of these programs must be from a single category; 2) Conduct object-based interpretive programs within the museum exhibits. (History a la Cart); 3) Create a welcoming educational environment in the History Center exhibits by actively utilizing a variety of interpretive techniques and delivering strong customer service. (“Zone” work); 4) Serve as lead and mentor to Interpreter I and II staff members in core programs and essential skills building; 5) Conduct exhibit-based programs for school-aged audiences. (Grainland); 6) Participate in the planning and development of museum programs; and 7) Assist in the daily operations of museum programs. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Demonstrated satisfactory performance in delivering at least nine Level II Interpreter programs at the History Center.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to complete assignments in a timely manner.

• Demonstrated ability to adjust program length and format to accommodate diverse venues and client requests.

• Strong oral communications skills.

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

• Demonstrated strength in providing consistent, quality customer service.

• Ability to maintain professionalism in demeanor and appearance.

• Ability to master and troubleshoot technological aspects of program delivery including audiovisual (AV) equipment and presentation software.

• Must be able to work a varied schedule of weekday, weekend, and evening hours to meet assigned hours for position. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated superior or outstanding performance in delivering Level II Interpreter programs at the History Center.

• College coursework in history, education or related field.

• Two or more years direct experience in museum interpretation, educational theater performance or storytelling.

• Valid driver’s license and experience driving different vehicles (stations wagons, mini-vans, etc).

• Demonstrated ability to solve problems independently in a dynamic and fluid work environment.

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.