Part-Time 1825 Site Guide, James J Hill House
Job Description
JOB TITLE: #1825 Site Guide, James J. Hill House
LOCATION: James J. Hill House, 240 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102
COMPENSATION: $18.54 hourly minimum
STATUS & HOURS: Part-time, temporary (approximately 25 hours per week) position through January 31, 2024. Must be able to work a varied schedule including weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Schedules may vary according to site needs
BENEFITS: Generous vacation and sick time accruals.
DESIGNATION: Temporary
POSTING DATE: October 16, 2023
DEADLINE DATE: October 30, 2023
DESCRIPTION: This position exists at the James J. Hill House to engage, educate and entertain visitors and to present historical information to school groups and the general public using a variety of interpretive and performance techniques and to assist in the operation of the Hill House site.
SUMMARY OF WORK: 1) Interpret accurately the history of the Hill House site, which includes the family, household, neighborhood, St. Paul and Minnesota from 1891-1921; 2) Entertain and educate visitors in the historical content by using a variety of interpretive techniques; 3) Provide high quality customer service in the reception, welcoming, and orientation of visitors while providing for their individual needs; 4) Learn and study site manual and program-related materials provided by site program staff while contributing and operating within the larger interpreter team as assigned; 5) Assist in the maintenance, organization and protection of the historic site, grounds, facility, and collections so that site is well maintained and secure; and 6) Perform limited cleaning and other duties as assigned in support of ongoing operations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Knowledge of state and local Minnesota History and Victorian era.
- Strong oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience in museum interpretation and/or storytelling.
- Demonstrated experience working with children in an educational environment.
- Experience working with diverse audiences of varying cultural backgrounds, ages, and abilities.
- Ability to work cooperatively with team members.
- Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds; 50 pounds with a team lift.
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time while giving tours and selling tickets or merchandise.
- Ability to bend, crouch, kneel to move furniture or merchandise and perform light cleaning duties.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Demonstrated experience in high-level customer service environment; and/or special event environment.
- Ability to perform some manual tasks.
- College coursework in history, education, or related field.
Should you have questions with the application process, email hu************@mn**.org.
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How to Apply
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.248 total views, 0 today