Historical Interpreter​/Office Aide – Virginia Museum of the Civil War – New Market

Historical Interpreter/Office Aide – Virginia Museum of the Civil War – New Market

Location:

Lexington, Virginia

Hours:

8:45 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.; weekend work required; hours as needed by management.

Pay: $15.00 per hour.

The Virginia Museum of the Civil War at the New Market Battlefield State Historical Park is accepting applications for a part‑time Historical Interpreter/Office Aide. Duties include presenting quality interpretation to groups and general park visitors, assisting with coordinating special events and living history programs, providing superb customer service, and providing administrative support.

• Interest in history & strong communication skills.
• Ability to create and execute engaging and sustainable educational programming.
• Experience in social media content creation and managing a professional social media account.
• Enthusiasm for working with the public.
• Self‑motivated and quick learner.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Poise, reliability, and a friendly, professional manner.
• Neat, businesslike appearance.
• Basic computer skills, including knowledge of Excel.
• Knowledge of basic office functions—answering phones, filing records, inputting data, and making copies.
• Flexibility.

• Experience in public speaking.
• Ability to read and assimilate substantial historical information and communicate it accurately to visitors.
• Ability to work well under the pressure of large groups of visitors and unexpected occurrences.