McLeod Plantation Historic Site Interpretive Aide

If interested, please apply on our agency website: https://selfserve.ccprc.com/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=131&sreq=4&form=PART&desc=MCLEOD PLANTATION HISTORIC SITE INTERPRETIVE AIDE

The McLeod Plantation Historic Site Interpretive Aide will develop and provide cultural history programs, educate staff and patrons about the cultural history of the park system, perform research to more deeply understand connections among county park resources, assist with special projects, and other duties as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver cultural history programs to include daily walking tours, roving and station-based interpretation, public history programs, and custom tours for groups at McLeod Plantation Historic Site and other Charleston County Park locations.
• Perform research to produce reliable and insightful content for interpretive programs and products.
• Assist with projects related to interpretation and cultural resource management stewardship and perform other duties as assigned.
• The individual in this position will be expected to converse effectively and efficiently with a wide variety of people.
• Most programs take place in an outdoor setting and the ideal applicant will be comfortable in a variety of environments and weather conditions.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• A general knowledge of the history and cultural resources of the Charleston County area and South Carolina including African American history and Gullah/Geechee culture.
• A general knowledge of research techniques and ability to work with museums, archives and others to access primary sources of accurate information
• Ability to verbally communicate well with others
• Ability to read and interpret body language of others
• Ability to actively listen
• Ability to effectively engage in culturally and racially sensitive communication
• Ability to consider and present a variety of human perspectives
• Ability to develop and deliver thematic cultural history interpretation
• Ability to implement appropriate group management techniques in indoor and outdoor settings.
• Ability to follow instructions in an organized manner and complete assigned tasks to the satisfaction of the direct supervisor
• Ability to present clear, concise, and comprehensive written and oral reports
• Ability to manage time effectively, establish and reflect good work habits, and the ability to work independently as well as with a team
• Ability to accomplish tasks that require physical labor
• Ability to present oneself as a professional in the field of interpretation and conform to the CCPRC uniform requirements
• General computer skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in First Aid, CPR, and Bloodborne pathogen procedures

Training and Experience:
Completed college course work in interpretation, history, education, or closely related field is preferred. A bachelor’s degree in history, education or related field and one year of experience in cultural history interpretation, public history, education or closely related field is preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Abilities:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and move about; use hand and fingers to handle and feel; reach and pull with torso, hands and arms; talk and listen. The employee frequently is required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is required to sit, climb or balance, and taste and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is regularly exposed to extreme heat, humidity, rain cold, wind, and sunlight. The employee is regularly exposed to poisonous or venomous flora and fauna. The noise level in the work environment is variable.

Extra Benefits
Along with competitive pay, we offer some pretty terrific benefits including:

• Optional State Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free admission to all of our parks and facilities – not just the one where you work – and that includes beaches and all three waterparks!
• Free admission to a variety of special events.
• Free Uniforms
• Discounts on food, beverage, and gift shop items.
• Free use of rental equipment including beach chairs, umbrellas, pedal boats, bicycles, fishing rods, skateboards and helmets.
• Opportunity for growth and to gain skills such as teamwork, leadership and adaptability.
• Free admission at more than 25 participating attractions with your employee ID.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED – APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.50 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance

Ability to Relocate:

• Charleston, SC 29412: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17