Historic Interpreter - LTE
Location(s): Wade House, W7965 State Hwy 23, Greenbush, Wisconsin
County: Sheyboygan
Classification: Assistant Guide
Job Working Title: Historic Trades Interpreter
Type of Employment: Limited Term Employment
Salary: $7.50 per hour
Special Qualifications: A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.
Contact:
Jeff Murray , Curator of Interpretation
Telephone: 920-526-3271
Email
jeffrey.murray@wisconsinhistory.org
Bargaining Unit: Non-represented
Area of Competition: Open
Deadline to Apply: Completed application materials will be accepted until the needs of the positions are filled.
Introduction
Wade House Historic Site in Greenbush, Wisconsin is currently seeking friendly, outgoing individuals for part-time Historic Interpreter positions during the 2013 visitor season (May through October). A Historic Interpreter's responsibilities at the site include: Leading guided tours through Wade House, a stagecoach tavern and hotel which served travelers along the Sheboygan to Fond du Lac Plank Road during the mid-19th century, speaking with visitors about the site's history, providing general information to visitors, assisting with gardening duties in the historic gardens, caring for the site's live chickens and sheep, leading groups in 1860s games during school tours, light cleaning and housekeeping duties, and assisting with special events and special programs as necessary. Historic Interpreters are required to wear 1860s period clothing (provided by the site) and maintain an authentic 1860s appearance during the entire workday.
Job Duties
Successful candidates will have excellent oral communication skills, the ability to climb three flights of stairs and to stand for prolonged stretches of time, the ability to work indoors and outdoors in all types of weather, the ability to digest and relate interpretive materials to visitors, and the ability to work and communicate well with diverse groups of people, including adults, children, seniors, fellow staff members and site volunteers.
Special Notes
- A criminal background check will be conducted prior to offer of employment to determine if the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job.
- The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to hire only individuals who are eligible to work in the United States. Upon reporting for work, an individual will be expected to present proper evidence establishing employability.
- State residency required.
Time Commitment
A Historic Interpreter's workday generally runs from 10:00 am until approximately 5:00 pm (occasionally earlier or later if a school tour or special event is taking place) and Interpreters generally work between 2-5 days per week. Since the site is open to the public 7 days per week, Interpreters are required to work approximately 3 or 4 weekend days per month.
How To Apply
Download and complete the employment materials and mail to:
Jeff Murray, Curator of Interpretation
W7965 State Hwy 23
Greenbush, WI 53026
Phone: 920-526-3271
Email: jeffrey.murray@wisconsinhistory.org
Online: Wade House web site
The Wisconsin Historical Society is an equal opportunity employer.
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