Interpreter II, Charles Lindbergh House & Museum

JOB TITLE: Interpreter II, Charles Lindbergh House & Museum

OPEN TO: This job is open to current MNHS staff.

LOCATION: Charles Lindbergh House and Museum, 1620 Lindbergh Drive S., Little Falls, MN  56345

COMPENSATION: Typical starting range $19.63 - $21.14 hourly

STATUS & HOURS: Part-time, regular (approximately 208 annual hours) position.

BENEFITS:  Eligible to participate in a retirement program with employer contribution.  Generous vacation and sick time accruals.

DESIGNATION: Bargaining Unit AFSCME Local 3173

POSTING DATE: January 23, 2025

DEADLINE DATE: January 30, 2025

TO APPLY: Interested applicants must apply online at the Minnesota Historical Society’s career center at www.mnhs.org/jobs and include a resume and cover letter by the application deadline date.  

DESCRIPTION:  This position exists to engage, educate and entertain visitors of the Charles Lindbergh House & Museum and to present historical information to school groups and the general public using a variety of interpretive and performance techniques and to assist in the operation of the site by mentoring fellow Interpreters, providing front line customer service, processing admissions, sales, welcoming, and receiving visitors.

SUMMARY OF WORK:  1) Conduct interpretive programs for diverse audiences at the site using a variety of interpretive techniques; 2) Study site-related historical materials and interpretive methods, deliver programs with mastery, and mentor fellow Interpreters; 3)Provide retail and guest services support; and 4) Monitor site and grounds for cleanliness and safety of guests and staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least one year work experience at the Charles Lindbergh House and Museum and an Interpreter I.

• Demonstrated experience and ability to provide consistent, high quality customer service.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and contribute positively in a team environment.

• Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to listen to the public and be responsive to inquiries and comments.

• Demonstrated ability to develop a working knowledge of site programs and educational content and present it according to interpretive or learning objectives.

• Demonstrated ability to master and apply a wide variety of interpretive techniques, including modeling good interpretive techniques for new staff members.

• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse public in a friendly and open manner, while conveying information or teaching.

• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse audience of varying cultural backgrounds, ages, and abilities.

• Basic math skills.

• Flexibility to adjust to changes in schedule and assignments.

• Ability and flexibility to work a varied schedule.

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, while giving tours.

• Ability to bend, crouch, kneel and perform light cleaning duties.

• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Experience working with children and/or adults in an educational environment.

• Experience with teaching, acting, storytelling or musical performance abilities that can be used in interpretive programs.

• Knowledge of Minnesota History.

• Mastery of Charles Lindbergh House and Museum’s general and school programs.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Charles A. Lindbergh, his contributions to aviation, medicine, the environment, his family, and site related history. 

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot any issues with electronic equipment such as cash registers and audio-visual equipment.

Should you have questions with the application process, email humanresources@mnhs.org or call MNHS Job Line at 651-259-3181.   

At MNHS, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on diversity for the benefit of our employees, our products and services, and our community. The Minnesota Historical Society believes that an inclusive culture among our team members is critical to our success as a historical society and museum, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Minnesota Historical Society is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and employer.