What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center and Ft Mandan Nine Month Interpreter position at North Dakota Historical Society?
The Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center highlights some of the area's most famous of countless travelers and residents over hundreds of years along this special stretch of the Missouri River. Each of our galleries tells the story of different group. Nearby, visitors can step back in time at the reconstructed Fort Mandan, a fully furnished, full-sized replica of the fort in which the Lewis & Clark Expedition overwintered in 1804-1805. Their time here was characterized by the hospitality of the Mandan and Hidatsa peoples. In fact, this is where they met and built friendships with such important figures as Sacagawea, Toussaint Charbonneau, and Sheheke-Shote.
Job Duration: Flexible! Approximately February 1 to October 31
This position may also qualify for ACA benefits. This position can be adapted to an internship for an accredited college/university.
Summary of Work
The historical interpreter will execute their responsibilities with a positive attitude, neat appearance, and enthusiasm. The successful applicant will:
- Actively listen to visitors, answer their questions, welcome and orient them, lead guided tours of Fort Mandan, lead hands-on activities, and assist with special events
- Interpret site history enjoyably and accurately, making good use of research, training, hands on history items, props, and programming
- Assess and provide for visitors' special needs, such as appropriate services for the elderly, handicapped, and foreign visitors
- Assist with store operations that includes keeping merchandise neatly displayed and dusted, keeping track of inventory, and operating and reconciling cash register, while following policies and procedures
- 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
- Familiarize visitors with the State Historical Society mission and other state historic sites
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years old
- 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 flexible work hours including weekends, holidays, and some evenings
- Ability to accurately complete required forms such as timesheets, till counts, etc.
- Self-motivated
- Professional customer service experience preferred
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.
Application packages must include cover letter, resume, and three work-related references. Applicants will be scored on a 100-point candidate questionnaire to be considered for interviews; please provide detail in responses to the questionnaire. 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.
