Interpretive Aide

Purpose

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Provides interpretation regarding historical, natural, and cultural aspects of living historical farm intended to depict the time period .

• Performs a variety of agricultural, animal husbandry, grounds and facility maintenance and domestic tasks to ensure efficient operation of farm (e.g., works in gardens and fields, cares for farm animals, splits and hauls firewood).
• Wears period style clothing while providing interpretation and performing work.
• Performs manual labor, duties related to construction, and development of farm projects as assigned. Uses historical and modern farm equipment and tools. Handles, cleans and stores all tools safely and properly.
• Performs basic routine preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Assists with the research and development of interpretive programs and living history demonstrations.
• Provides instruction and guidance to student interns or volunteers.
• Completes and maintains various records and reports.
• Plans, develops, and presents a variety of natural and cultural history programs to school groups, organizations, and the general public.
• Assists with the preparation of volunteer newsletters, quarterly program schedules, brochures, displays, special events, presentations, etc.
• Performs special projects and related duties as required or assigned.

Education/

Experience:

Baccalaureate degree in education, American history, Natural Resources, Agricultural or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of nineteenth century agricultural and social history, customs, and historical interpretation. Excellent presentation, communications and interpersonal skills. Living history experience preferred.

Team-Oriented: Works on a team. Outstanding customer service, communications and interpersonal skills.

Attendance: Being present at work is an essential function of the position.

Computer/Software

Skills:

Demonstrated experience using computers, web-based programs, e‑mail, social media venues, and Microsoft Office products.

Language

Skills:

Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, professionally and courteously with visitors and members of the public, vendors, co‑workers and staff. Ability to explain technical park information in everyday language with customers. Ability to recognize and understand non‑verbal symbols and cues. Communication occurs daily. Ability to use two‑way radio.

Mathematical

Skills:

Ability to deal with symbols in formulas, equations or graphs; ability to prepare meaningful, concise, and accurate reports; ability to calculate fractions, decimals, percentages; ability to recognize errors and make corrections. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to deal with problems involving few variables within a familiar context; carry out instructions. Ability to understand broad organizational objectives. Ability to read and understand manuals.

Licenses, Registrations: Possession of valid standard first aid and CPR cards within six (6) months of employment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, hear, lift, etc. Employee regularly works in gardens and fields, and may be involved in caring for farm animals, plowing, planting, shearing, butchering, cultivating, harvesting, chopping and hauling of firewood, etc. Employee uses hand tools, operates various types of equipment used on an 1880's farm, and perform a variety of agricultural, animal husbandry, maintenance on farm.

Employee is required to type, write, complete reports, file paperwork, use computer, etc.

While performing the regular duties of this job, the employee regularly works in the barn and in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level is usually moderate. The employee works dressed in period costume.

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, vendors, other…