Position: Museum Interpreter

Status: Full time, permanent (40 hours per week)

Schedule: Days and hours may vary to accommodate specific program and events needs and will include regular weekend and evening work.

Location: Ohio History Center, Columbus OH

Compensation: $17.00 per hour

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life/disability, parental leave, paid vacation, paid sick, paid holidays, OPERS retirement

Summary

Assists in the coordination of daily visitation and other educational programming within the Ohio History Center/Ohio Village department

Essential Functions

Assist with virtual and onsite public programs, daily interpretation and other museum events, including staffing museum interpretive tables and programs and monitoring museum galleries.
Assist with school group orientations and logistics
Help maintain and care for museum interactives and displays; start up museum interactives in the mornings.
Manage assigned projects independently with minimal supervision; assist in the implementation of larger scale programming as assigned by manager.
Collaborate on the planning of interpretive programs with larger OHCOV Division.
Assist in the training of new interpretive team members and floor volunteers.
Create a positive and fun environment for visitor of all ages and backgrounds by being hospitable, approachable and engaging, encouraging participation in impromptu and planned interactions that promote curiosity and relevance.
Assist with the implementation of emergency procedures when necessary to ensure safety of visitors, colleagues, and the site.
Champion and promote mission and values of the organization.

Required Education & Experience

High School Diploma or GED
0-3 years experience working with members of the public in a service, retail, or educational capacity

Desired Skills & Experience

Comfortable communicating with staff and the public, both orally and in writing
Excellent presentation skills 
Proficiency in various office software suites and virtual platforms, including but not limited to Microsoft 365.

Required Competencies

Can locate and use resources to get things done, uses resources effectively and efficiently, and arranges information in a useful manner. 
Assumes accountability of role and responsibilities; anticipates the needs of others.
Able to process information in a consistent manner, simultaneously displaying adaptability when necessary. 
Able to carry out duties assigned by supervisor

Application Instructions

Submit application through Ohio History Connection careers website: https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/ohiohistory/jobs. For questions or accommodations requests, please email applicant@ohiohistory.org or call 614-297-2500.

Ohio History Connection is an equal opportunity employer.

All prospective employees are required to undergo a fingerprint background check processed by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation & Identification (BCI) in accordance with the Volunteer Children's Act. Additionally, prospective employees will also submit to a drug test. Both will occur after the offer of employment is accepted. The results of the background check and drug test are not immediate disqualifiers to employment and are reviewed in accordance with Ohio History Connection policies and procedures. Inquiries must be directed to the Human Resources Director at 614-297-2390 or via email at applicant@ohiohistory.org.

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