Salary: $38,802.00 – $45,592.00 Annually
Location : Chesterfield, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 24-00117
Department: Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 08/07/2023
Closing Date: 8/20/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in history, anthropology, museum studies, or a related field; experience as a living history interpreter or educator in a museum or historic site is required; teaching experience in the field of history, anthropology, or elementary education preferred; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Some knowledge of both early 17th century English and Powhatan material culture, including tools, food, weapons, and clothing, etc. Ability to perform outdoor work in all weather conditions. Must be able to physically start and maintain fires, cut firewood, trees and brush, garden, learn various trades, and lift up to 50 pounds. Must be comfortable wearing reproduction 17th century Virginia English clothing. Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.
Duties
Under the direction of the Henricus Interpretation Supervisor, the living history interpreter will train in and research Virginia Indian and colonial English history, primarily providing historically accurate costumed demonstrations to park visitors and off-site organizations using both first-and third-person interpretive techniques. Daily demonstrations will often include cooking, weaponry, tools, sewing, agricultural systems, construction or repairs of structures, etc. and will also assist with costumed English colonial and Powhatan interpretation and demonstrations; train in all relevant school programs to assist in the education of approximately 21,000 schoolchildren per year. Perform other work as required.
Shift
Wednesday – Sunday; shift varies to include some evenings and holidays
Work Location
Parks and Recreation – Henricus Historical Park
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