Interpreter - Old Cowtown Museum

Distinguishing Features of Work

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Museum Interpreter - Cowtown
City Manager's Office
CMO Arts and Cultural Services
06/23/2026
NONE

Examples of Work Performed

• Disseminates historical information through role playing, demonstrations and/or interacting with visitors directly
• Provides information and answers visitor's questions about Museum attractions, events and exhibits
• Provides Safety and emergency information to visitors
• Affords assistance with education programming for adults and children
• Affords assistance with emergency situations
• Affords assistance with routine custodial and/or grounds maintenance tasks
• Completes work assignments may require the operation of a vehicle

Requirements of Work

• Ability to use the tools, equipment and accessories needed to accurately portray the assigned role(s)
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders as needed to complete work tasks
• To repetitively bend, twist, stoop, kneel, squat and reach as necessary to complete work tasks
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds
• Ability to perform the physical activities and skills pertinent to the assigned role(s)
• Ability to stand and/or walk for most of an assigned shift
• Ability to work outdoors in a wide variety of weather conditions
• Ability to tolerate airborne environmental nuisances such as and dust or other allergens
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates and visitors
• Ability to communicate orally clearly and effectively
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule from 5 to 35 hours per week, including weekend and some evening work
• May require ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Experience and Training

• High School Diploma
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship
• Preferred Experience and Training - One year of retail or customer service experience in an interactive setting.
• Six months of work or volunteer experience in museums, historical sites, or interpretive programs
• Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.

Education

• The following validates my highest level of education...
• Some High School
• High School/GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate/JD

Experience

• I have the following years of retail or customer service experience in an interactive setting.
• Less than 1 year experience
• 1 to 3 years' experience
• 4 to 7 years' experience
• 8+ years' experience
• I do not have any retail or customer service experience in an interactive setting.

Legal Authorization

• I am legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Yes
• No