Job Summary
Historical Interpreters will conduct and present daily tours and programs, and facilitate activities to school groups, general public and visitors of Grapevine historic attractions, Nash Farm, Convention and Visitor's Bureau (CVB) galleries and Settlement to City museums.
Essential Functions
- Conducts pre-developed historic education activities and programs and tours that include living history and heritage skills for adults, students and families.
- Assists with historic site / museum daily operations to include opening and closing of historic sites, gift shop operation, customer service.
- Assists historic programs staff with setting up and preparing for historical education programs, classes and tours.
- Prepares workspace before and after each day for education activities.
- Ensures facility is secure and maintained before, during and following events, when applicable.
- Prepares materials for educations programs and keep an inventory of items required for activities.
- Exhibits positive customer service and hospitality toward all visitors daily.
- Performs related duties as directed when such duties are a logical and appropriate assignment to the position.
- Regular and timely attendance are required for this position.
- Interacts professionally and respectfully with the public, coworkers and others in the course of daily work.
Required Skills
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
- Ability to work well with people.
- Ability to do considerable walking, standing, sitting, and bending.
- Ability to lift or carry equipment or material up to 35 pounds.
- Ability to perform a variety of physical duties including but not limited to moving tables and chairs, mopping and cleaning, climbing ladders, gardening using hand tools and implements, working in hot and cold outdoor conditions while wearing 19th century period appropriate clothing.
- Ability to work irregular hours and schedules as needed for special events and programs.
Education, Experience And Other Requirements
Minimum age 15 years old.
Requires effective verbal communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with the public and possess an outstanding customer service attitude.
Volunteer experience at historic sites, museums, or education programs preferred.
Must pass a Federal/National criminal background check and credit check.
Must pass a pre-employment basic physical, drug screen, and functional assessment screening (Level 2).
WORKING CONDITIONS
While performing the essential functions of this position, there will be routine and frequent exposure to:
- Bright/dim light
- Dusts and pollen
- Extreme heat and/or cold
- Wet or humid conditions
- Animals/wildlife
- Moving machinery
- Other extreme hazards not listed above
Safety equipment such as gloves, goggles, hard hats, safety vests, steel-toe boots, back support belts, and seat belts are provided and must be worn as required by department procedures and good safety practices.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job entails moderate physical labor, which requires strength and agility. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit or smell. The employee must occasionally lift, shovel, and carry 20 to 40 pounds and exert up to 20 pounds of force. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the job requirements change.
Casual/Part-Time employees are scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week and are not eligible for City sponsored benefits. However, all legally mandated benefits will be extended to any part-time employee.
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Are you at least 15 years old?
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Do you have the ability to work irregular hours and schedules as needed for special events and programs?
