Maintain safety, good order, and cleanliness of all workspace spaces, share responsibility with all staff for the clean and neat appearance of the entire museum
Understand, identify and appropriately respond to the multiple learning styles of a diverse audience that includes students, families, and other life-long learners. Actively engage these audiences using a range of interpretation techniques including hands-on, participation, tours, immersion, demonstration, recreation, orientation, role-playing, performance, lecture and other techniques.
Work closely with and mentor participants in Village educational programs, including Old Sturbridge Academy, Discovery Adventures, Jr. Interns, College Interns, and Fellows
Work towards mastery of the information and skills necessary to teach specific aspects of the museum to visitors.
Promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.
The full-time benefited position requires five days per week unrestricted availability with weekend & holiday work
Available to work evening programs such as Phantoms by Firelight, Christmas by Candlelight, Illuminations, or other evening shifts as needed
Participate in special event programs and other special activities; work with Marketing to promote all museum activities. Where appropriate, take a major role in special programs requiring specialized skills in teaching, facilitation, interpretation, or performance
Participate in various projects or tasks assigned by directors, and coordinators
Safeguard visitors and staff by being alert to foreseeable health and safety hazards
Understand and observe all Village policies
Qualifications:
Minimum of 2 years of professional experience OR 2 years college or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to work cooperatively with diverse groups.
One year experience working with the public in a museum, educational institution or historical society
Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
Willingness to learn & work around large animals within our Dairy Program