OPEN POSITIONS
Position Title: Interpreter-Living History
Job Type: Part-time, Seasonal, Nonexempt
Pay Rate: $13/hr.
Basic Function: This position serves visitors to Midway Village Museum by working as a historic villager living in Rockford, IL between 1890-1900. This is a part-time seasonal position approximately 20 hours per week.
Responsibilities: Put visitors first by treating them with respect, serving their needs, and providing an enjoyable and accurate educational experience.
Interpret the historic homes and businesses on the site, and their role in the development of the Rockford community.
Accurately present informal presentations concerning farming, gardening, housekeeping, crafts, and other 19th century life skills as assigned.
Preparing program supplies and inform Educator when supplies are needed.
Assisting with village building upkeep, including light cleaning, dusting, sweeping.
Supporting museum special events by performing duties as assigned. Attend staff and training meetings. All other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements: The minimum age for this position is 16 years old. Must be able to verbally communicate with others and be out-going. Must have an interest in historical interpretation. Demonstrate a general knowledge of American social history in general and that of northern Illinois. Demonstrate skill in public speaking. Some college preferred.
Experience with historic research, gardening, sewing, or other domestic activities is helpful, but not required.
Must be able to work Mid-May through August (earlier start time and end date available). Must be available Friday-Sundays 10:00-4:00pm.
Physical Requirements: The employee must have the ability to do the following activities with or without reasonable accommodation: frequent lifting, carrying, loading and unloading of up to 40 lbs., walking long distances, standing for long periods of time, frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching and grasping, and pulling.
The employee will be required to wear historic clothing in historic costume at all times while working both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions. No inappropriate hairstyles, jewelry, or clothing for the time period. We will furnish the employee with the all required clothing items, except footwear.
Supervisory Relationship: This employee works under the direction of the Educator and the Lead Interpreter.
For more information, or to apply, please email us at educator@midwayvillage.com