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Historical Site Interpreter

Date Posted: Apr 16, 2024

Requisition ID: 442391

Location:

Evansville, IN, US, 47715

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

About the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites (ISMHS):

The mission of the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites is to celebrate, explore and steward all that is authentically wondrous about Indiana.  The ISMHS is a forward-thinking, unparalleled resource for learning about and appreciating Indiana and its role in the world. We discover, collect, preserve, interpret and present artifacts and exhibits that showcase the stories of Indiana's natural and cultural history, art and science.

Role Overview:

As the Historical Site Interpreter at Angel Mounds State Historic Site, you will primarily be responsible for guest services at the site and operating the admissions/gift shop counter. This role will also assist with public programming, including giving tours, and keeping the facilities clean for our visitors. Approximately 28 hours/week.

Salary Statement:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $16.73/hr but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows: Responsible for interpreting all aspects of the site including but not limited to the following duties:

• Guided tours

• Educational and Public Programming assistance

• Special events

What You'll Need for Success:

• Must have excellent people skills, be comfortable interacting with large groups of people and children, and display a love of history

• Ability to learn facts and retain information

• Must have or be willing to acquire knowledge of site and surrounding area

• Must be organized and responsible

• Must be able to work unsupervised as necessary

  Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

  This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period

  Equal Employment Opportunity:

  The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.

  If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected] .

  The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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