Specialist III - Lead Interpreter
Listed on 2026-09-18
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Education / Teaching
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Language/Bilingual
Requisition:
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Title:Specialist III - Lead Interpreter
FLSA status:Non-Exempt
Hiring Salary:This position is a pay grade
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Technical/Para-Professional
Department:Museum
Division:Division of University Advancement
Open Date:09/04/2026
Open Until Filled:Yes
Educational and Experience Requirement:Associates Degree in related field. Bachelors degree preferred. College study courses in history, anthropology, art history, natural history, education, or museum studies preferred. Three years experience as museum interpreter or in public programming or related experience is required. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
Nature & Purpose of Position:Performs advanced specialist duties for the Museum.
Primary Responsibilities:Provides both first-person and third person interpretation. Conveys historical information to visitors through role playing, living history reenactments, and other techniques. Uses material culture artifacts and museum objects in a variety of public programs. Travels to schools and other venues as a demonstrator. Serves as tour guide for scheduled and unscheduled groups of visitors through historic structures and Museum galleries. Responsible for extensive knowledge of early Texas history and general United States history.
Interprets early Texas history with an emphasis on Sam Houston, pioneer lifestyles, folklife, and frontier arts and crafts to Museum visitors. Interprets for several original and reconstructed historic structures. Educational programming requires life skills demonstrations as assigned. Assists Curator of Education in management of Interpreters, part time employees, and student workers. Fulfills duties of Education Curator in Curator's absence. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Specifications:
May collect fees and other charges as required. May operate cash register as needed in Museum gift shop. Position requires familiarity with computers, audio‑visual equipment, and general office equipment. Must enjoy working with people, both individually and in larger groups. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are necessary. Historic clothing or costumes are a feature of Museum interpretation and are expected to be worn as needed.
Works outside throughout the year. Must be able to work a flexible schedule which would include evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Requires a general knowledge of standard office functions. Requires good knowledge of procedures and practices. Must be able to use standard office software. Must be able to apply policies and procedures and solve routine problems of a repetitive nature.
Time Part Time:
Full Time Temporary
EEO Statement:Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
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