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Greenfield Village Inspiring History Program Supervisor (part time)

The Henry Ford
Dearborn, MI Part Time
POSTED ON 3/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/10/2025
The Henry Ford is a nonprofit organization, an internationally recognized cultural destination, and a one-of-a-kind workplace. Our team is inspired daily by one another as well as the authentic stories of innovation that we share across our four venues. We want you to be part of this legacy and take it forward.

We have a year-round part-time Supervisor opportunity for Greenfield Village. The Inspiring History Supervisor assists the Program Manager in daily supervision of programs and staff in Greenfield Village. In this role, you will be accountable for the successful execution of all Inspiring History program functions.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Assists the Program Manager with administrative functions, such as staff recruitment, selection and training; mentoring; program development and evaluation; and maintenance of supply and equipment inventories. Oversees the protection of artifacts, structures, historical equipment, and landscapes.
  • Delivers historical presentations to the public when necessary and while training new presenter staff on-site. Serves as a part of the Living Histories Team by working in a leadership presenter role.
  • Coordinates daily with site teams for planning and decision making. Assists the Program Manager to ensure the accuracy of presentation content and story structure.
  • Assists the Program Manager in communicating accurate answers to advanced presentation questions, operational problems, and staff concerns. Delivers site briefings as assigned.
  • Acts as a role model in the provision and delivery of service and hospitality. Ensures the general appearance and operations of work sites and the appropriate use of period clothing on-site. Acts as a team player and provides expertise within team and other teams as appropriate.
  • Contributes to the effective team management of problems, issues, and opportunities.
  • Assists Greenfield Village management with special events and programs.
  • Responsible for development of creative work which includes, but is not limited to, publications in any medium, product and program development and design, and all related collateral materials.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Program Manager.

Your Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent, some college preferred.
  • Weekday, weekend and holiday availability required – some evening work during special events, especially October and December.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Some cooking and baking skills (knowledge of oven use, basic cookie and cake baking, ability to cook roasts, does not need professional training)
  • Experience with fire tending

Special Skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Enjoys public speaking
  • Interpersonal skills and teamwork skills are essential - Must be outgoing, friendly, and have a positive attitude
  • Problem solving skills required; need to be able to think quickly on their feet
  • Willingness to gain skills to drive antique vehicles; must have a valid Driver's License
  • Must be able to work outdoors in all weather. Stove and fireplace smoke. Environment including non-air-conditioned and heated interiors.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

It is the policy of The Henry Ford to prohibit discrimination in any employment, donor or volunteering opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, hire, employment, program participation, promotion, salary, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment or service as a volunteer) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability. Marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This Policy applies to all of our employees, donors and volunteers to ensure that they are treated without discrimination.

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