Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site Interpreter and Store Clerk

Fort Abercrombie was the first permanent United States military fort established in what was to become North Dakota. It served as a hub for several major transportation routes through the northern plains. Learn more about the Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site here.

Job Duration: May 27, 2025 - September 4, 2025

Weekly work hours up to 24 preferred, hours and duration subject to negotiation.

Summary of Work

The historical interpreter will execute their responsibilities with a positive attitude, neat appearance, and friendly and pleasant demeanor toward all visitors at the state historic site. The successful applicant will:

• Actively listen to visitors, answer their questions, welcome and orient them, lead hands-on activities, assist with special events, and lead guided tours.
• Interpret site history enjoyably and accurately, making good use of research, training, and appropriate language and hands-on skills.
• Familiarize visitors with the State Historical Society mission and its other state historic sites.
• Assess and provide for visitors' special needs, such as appropriate services for the elderly, handicapped, and foreign visitors.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Clean and tidy facilities including work areas, public areas, and bathrooms. Perform other light maintenance tasks which might include watering and weeding outdoor plantings, dusting, emptying trash receptacles, and painting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to communicate with groups and individuals of diverse ages, interests, and perspectives, using appropriate language and hands-on skills.
• Ability to learn site history.
• Ability to work every other weekend per month.
• Ability to accurately complete required forms such as timesheets, till counts, reservations, etc.
• Self-motivated.
• Must be at least 16 years old.

All applicants are responsible for their own housing.

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Application Procedures

All applications must be submitted via the Career site at www.nd.gov/careers. Paper submissions are not accepted. Application packages must be submitted online by 11:59 PM CST on the closing date listed on the posting.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applicants will be considered immediately upon submitting application materials. The position may be filled prior to the listed closing date after successful completion of the application and interview process.

Application packages must include cover letter, resume, and three work-related references. Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education related to the minimum qualifications and job duties. Applicants who experience difficulties during the application process should contact recruiter@nd.gov or 701.328.3290.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State Historical Society does not provide Sponsorships.

For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact Erica Houn at ehoun@nd.gov or 701.328.2327.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.