Historian/Resource Interpreter

We respect and embrace the experiences, knowledge and contributions of our team members. We strive for a culture of belonging and balance by upholding our values : Stewardship, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Innovation. We are passionate about Missouri, our role to preserve, protect and enhance our environment and we are committed to serving its’ citizens. We believe our mission and vision serves a greater purpose and will be felt for generations to come.

This position will be located at Thomas Hart Benton Home and Studio State Historic Site, 3616 Belleview, Kansas City, MO . This position typically works Thursday through Monday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a 30-minute lunch break. Shifts may vary occasionally with the time of year and to meet the needs of the facility. This position will require regularly working weekends, and occasional nights, holidays, and special events as necessary.

• Research, develop, update and provide quality interpretation programming, including off-site programs, and resource management
• Assist with basic management duties related to the overall operation and visitor services
• Assist with overseeing the work and behavior of various seasonal staff and volunteers
• Provide daily tours; assist the public; sell souvenirs and tour tickets; assist with cleaning exhibit cases; etc.
• Assist with planning and implementing special events
• Oversee museum artifacts collection and care of historic building and souvenirs
• Educate and enforce park/site rules and regulations

To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills:

• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Interpersonal Skills:(**) Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
• Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, consider the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university can include: Park Management, Parks and Recreation, History, Art, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Business of Public Administration or related field (Experience in parks and recreation, park or historic site operation/maintenance, cultural resource preservation, natural resource management, cultural resource promotion/education, interpretation, marketing, business management, art education, or a closely related area may substitute for required education).
• AND 1 or more years of experience in interpretation, education, parks and recreation, park or historic site operation/maintenance, cultural resource preservation, natural resource management, cultural resource promotion/education, marketing, business management, art/history education, engineering, or a closely related field.

(Additional education or experience may substitute for the required education or experience)

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Benefits & Work-life Balance

Our benefits package and flexible 40-hour work week promotes the mental and physical health of you and your family as you work towards achieving your professional goals. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid life insurance, medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance. Learn more here .

How we invest in you:

• Exceptional professional development: mentoring from experienced professionals, cross-media training, career advancement opportunities, paid trainings and continuing education tuition assistance.
• Support for professional registrations when required, through paid study materials, fees, study time, test time, exam fees and licensure renewal fees.

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• State of Missouri

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