Historical Interpreter I- Hunter's Home

Full-time, regular position.

About the role

Bring the agricultural and domestic programs at Hunter’s Home to life through interpretation, programs, and demonstrations.

Responsibilities

• Assist site staff with the management of all animal husbandry functions including feeding, wellness checks, daily working of animals, etc.
• Assist with agricultural management and upkeep of the farm including field management, fence work, and haying.
• Research and develop programming and tours of mid-19th century agricultural and domestic practices with the Site Director.
• Ensure the safety of both livestock and visitors.
• Learn the history of Hunter’s Home and the people that lived there to assist with accurate and interesting tours for visitors, students, and tour groups of all ages and abilities.
• Respond to visitor questions regarding Hunter’s Home, its inhabitants, artifacts, and the economic and cultural development of the Cherokee Nation and the animals onsite.
• Assist with the daily opening and closing of the Hunter’s Home site.
• Assist with the development, setup, execution, and takedown of daily demonstrations, workshops, and special events centered on daily life in the 19th century.
• Dress daily in appropriate 19th-century period clothing in diverse weather conditions.
• Research and develop new programming.
• Learn and demonstrate mid-19th century skills.
• Assist with and coach volunteers to help develop their tours.
• Oversee Hunter’s Home’s social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube; edit and post regularly.
• Assist with ticket sales.

Requirements

• Experience with public speaking.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Ability to exercise integrity, good judgment, critical problem-solving, patience, and initiative, especially when working with the public.
• Ability to function effectively in an ever-changing environment, stand outdoors in heat and inclement weather for extended periods, and deal with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to work weekends and occasional nights.
• Ability to present information to diverse groups and maintain control in difficult situations.
• Ability to stand for extended periods as well as stoop, bend, climb, and go up and down stairs.
• Cash handling experience.
• Ability to have continuous dialog for extended lengths of time.
• Must be comfortable in crowded spaces.
• Comfortable working near open fires, with sharp tools, around farm animals, and/or conducting strenuous work activities, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a variety of weather conditions.
• Willingness to learn new skills and information.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED.