Greenfield Village Living History Program Supervisor (part time)

The Henry Ford is a nonprofit organization, an internationally recognized cultural destination, and a one-of-a-kind workplace. The Henry Ford provides unique educational experiences based on authentic objects, stories, and lives from America's traditions of ingenuity, resourcefulness and innovation. Our purpose is to inspire people to learn from these traditions to help shape a better future. Our team is inspired daily by one another as well as the authentic stories of innovation that we share across our four venues. We want you to be part of this legacy and take it forward and that aligns with our core values of being Curious, Authentic, and Passionate.

We have a year-round part-time Supervisor opportunity for Greenfield Village. The Living History Supervisor assists the Program Manager in daily supervision of programs and staff in Greenfield Village. In this role, you will be accountable for the successful execution of all Living History program functions.

Timeline: Interviews will begin in January 2026. Training and start date in February. Part-time hours annually, with flexibility between off season and open season. Availability needed for weekdays, weekends, holidays, and evenings based on operational needs.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assists the Program Manager with administrative functions, such as staff recruitment, selection and training; mentoring; program development and evaluation; and maintenance of supply and equipment inventories.
• Oversees the protection of artifacts, structures, historical equipment, and landscapes.
• Delivers historical presentations to the public when necessary and while training new presenter staff on-site. Serves as a part of the Living Histories Team by working in a leadership presenter role.
• Coordinates daily with site teams for planning and decision making. Assists the Program Manager to ensure the accuracy of presentation content and story structure.
• Assists the Program Manager in communicating accurate answers to advanced presentation questions, operational problems, and staff concerns. Delivers site briefings as assigned.
• Acts as a role model in the provision and delivery of service and hospitality. Ensures the general appearance and operations of work sites and the appropriate use of period clothing on-site. Acts as a team player and provides expertise within team and other teams as appropriate.
• Contributes to the effective team management of problems, issues, and opportunities.
• Assists Greenfield Village management with special events and programs.
• Responsible for development of creative work which includes, but is not limited to, publications in any medium, product and program development and design, and all related collateral materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Program Manager.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, some college preferred
• Weekday, weekend and holiday availability required – some evening work during special events, especially October and December
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Some cooking and baking skills (knowledge of oven use, basic cookie and cake baking, ability to cook roasts, does not need professional training)
• Experience with fire tending

Special Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Enjoys public speaking
• Interpersonal skills and teamwork skills are essential - Must be outgoing, friendly, and have a positive attitude
• Problem solving skills required; need to be able to think quickly on their feet
• Willingness to gain skills to drive antique vehicles; must have a valid Driver's License
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather. Stove and fireplace smoke. Environment including non-air-conditioned and heated interiors.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

Respect, inclusion, and opportunity for people of all backgrounds will attract the best ideas to THF and help us shape a more vibrant future. By honoring and celebrating people’s diversity, THF can bring new creativity, effectiveness, and leadership to our work and community. Achieving diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility is a continuous process, which, we believe, will contribute to a sustainable and inclusive world. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify with or belong to marginalized communities.

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