Historic Trades Specialist - Carpenter

Historic Trades Specialist
- Carpenter

Conner Prairie Museum
- Fishers, IN 46038

Position Type Full Time Education Level High School

Travel Percentage None Category Skilled Labor
- Trades

Principal Function:
The Historic Trades Specialist – Carpenter will be responsible for woodworking tasks in both the modern and historic carpenter shops. The majority of time will be spent demonstrating the carpenter's trade to guests using historically appropriate tools. This position will also work with the Manager of Historic Trades, and others as assigned, to perform repairs, maintenance, and reproduction of Conner Prairie's buildings and structures, both modern and historic, utilizing tools, methods and materials appropriate to maintaining an authentic environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or

Experience:

High school degree or GED required. General understanding of basic carpentry skills, both hand and power tool processes. Experience working with youth and adults in an informal learning environment preferred.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty according to the requirements of the organization. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Competencies:

To perform this job successfully, all employees at Conner Prairie should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Customer Service – Responds to requests for service and assistance;
  Manages difficult or emotional customer situations focusing on listening without interrupting and keeping ones emotions under control;
  Solicits customer feedback to improve service;
  Maintains confidentiality and meets commitments;
  Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities;
  Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views;
  Gives and welcomes feedback;
  Contributes to building a positive team spirit;
  Puts success of team above own interests;
  Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives;
  Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Diversity – Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy;
  Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences;
  Educates others on the value of diversity;
  Promotes a harassment-free environment;
  Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect;
  Keeps commitments;
  Inspires the trust of others;
  Works with integrity and ethically;
  Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures;
  Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time;
  Supports organization's goals and values;
  Benefits organization through outside activities;
  Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner;
  Reacts well under pressure;
  Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position;
  Accepts responsibility for own actions;
  Follows through on commitments.
• Quality/Quantity – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;
  Looks for ways to promote and improve quality;
  Applies feedback to improve performance;
  Monitors own work to ensure…