The full job description and application can be found at https://www.connerprairie.org/join-our-team/
Guest Experience Interpreter - PT and PT Flex
Job Location - Fishers - Fishers, IN
Travel Percentage - Negligible
Job Shift - Day
Principal Function - Guest Experience Interpreters are part-time and seasonal staff that engage Conner Prairie visitors through first-person and/or third-person interpretation to connect with inclusive and diverse stories of the past. Interpreters will provide historic and current perspectives of American history through the portrayal of 19th/20th century characters and the presentation of modern activities or events.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs assigned roles that consistently maintain historical accuracy and artistic integrity while portraying first-person or third-person interpretation.
- Expected to deliver improvised dialogue and/or learn scripted historical material.
- Engages guests through storytelling, performance and experimental learning to explore the topics of nature, science and American history with special emphasis on Indiana history.
- Participates in themed and seasonal events in the historic experienced areas (i.e. Headless Horseman and Merry Prairie Holiday).
- Provides outstanding guest service skills, including the willingness and ability to serve and assist guests to enhance their experience.
- Possesses the mental and physical stamina to engage large and diverse groups of guests while working outside all day in varying weather conditions.
- Assists with the creation and presentation of thematic interpretations that is historically researched and relevant to a modern, diverse audience.
- Facilitates and assists with the making and selling of craft activities that correlates with historic daily operations and/or special events. (i.e. make/takes)
- Assists in daily operations of the historic experienced areas that may include inventorying/cleaning of historic buildings, performing domestic trades (i.e. gardening, hearth cooking, and spinning/textiles), monitoring/reporting maintenance issues and completing other duties as assigned.
- Participates in year-round programs, training, and research in collaboration with the Curatorial department.
- Possesses the ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
- Communicates scheduling needs according to defined procedures and adheres to assigned work schedules.
Other Skills and Abilities: The following skills and abilities are either required or desired.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of American history with ongoing interest for in-depth study.
- Experience or interest in storytelling, experimental/improvisational theatre and/or museum/interpretation for young/family audiences.
- Ability to work with colleagues and guests to maintain a customer friendly and positive environment.
- Demonstration of strong vocal skills to perform for various audiences (i.e. school and community groups).
- Ability to improvise and adapt to various performance environments (i.e. outdoor stages/venues and interior theatre)
- Problem-solving skills and can work independently when needed.
- Ability to regularly and actively engage guests within a historical or modern context while adapting to guests needs.
Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience as an interpreter is desired. Previous experience working in the museum and/or theatre industry is desired.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.