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🔗1865 Interpreter I, Oliver Kelley Farm
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We're part of Minnesota's rich history. Since 1849, we've grown to become one of the largest and most prestigious historical societies in the country. We play an important role in our state's historic preservation, education, and tourism, and provide the public with award-winning programs, exhibitions, and events. The Minnesota Historical Society is a private nonprofit committed to preserving the state's past, sharing our state's stories, and connecting people with history through exhibits, libraries and collections, 26 historic sites and museums, publishing, grants, and more.
JOB TITLE: Interpreter I, Oliver Kelley Farm
LOCATION: Oliver H. Kelley Farm 15788 Kelley Farm Road, Elk River, MN 55330
COMPENSATION: $18.54 hourly minimum
STATUS & HOURS: Part-time, regular (approximately 416 annual hours / 8 weekly hours) position; OR Part-time, regular (approximately 1,300 annual hours / 25 weekly hours) position.
BENEFITS: Part-time (416 hours): Eligible to participate in a retirement program with employer contribution. Generous vacation and sick time accruals.
Part-time (1,300 hours): Eligible to participate in State Employee Group
Insurance Program and a retirement program with employer contribution.
Generous vacation and sick time accruals with additional paid holidays.
DESIGNATION: Bargaining Unit AFSCME Local 3173
POSTING DATE: January 25, 2024
DEADLINE DATE: March 1, 2024
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.
DESCRIPTION: This position exists to engage, educate, and entertain visitors through interpretive programming, to provide customer service, and to assist in the daily operations of the Oliver Kelley Farm. This position will interpret 19th century farm life in costume on the Historic Farmstead and interpret 20th and 21st century agriculture in service clothing at the Farm Lab, including cultivating crops, gardening, care for livestock, and other related activities. The position provides the opportunity to work primarily outdoors throughout the site.
SUMMARY OF WORK: 1) Conduct interpretive programs for diverse audiences at the site using a variety of interpretive and teaching techniques; 2) Receive, welcome, and orient visitors; 3) Assist in the daily operations of the farm site and its programs; 4) Study site related materials to enhance the delivery of the site’s interpretive program; 5) Utilize skill sets to effectively engage visitors and complete activities; and 6) Assist with the maintenance and protection of the site buildings, grounds, animals, collections and clothing.
Should you have questions with the application process, email humanresources@mnhs.org.
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