Plimoth Plantation is a 17th-century living history museum dedicated to telling the history of Plymouth Colony from the perspective of both the Pilgrims and the Native Wampanoag. The Museum is located in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
POSITION SUMMARY
Living History Educators provide a positive, friendly and welcoming environment by facilitating engaging and informative interactions in which Museum guests of all ages can explore history. Living History Educators work to maintain an optimal programmatic environment for Museum guests to experience Plimoth Plantation’s mission. Living History Educators should have a passion for conveying the multicultural history, politics, arts, culture and science of Plimoth Plantation’s programs to diverse audiences and communities.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
Interest in working with the public is essential
Must be able to read and interpret a variety of historical and educational sources.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Ability to effectively engage museum guests, present information and respond to questions from groups of all ages.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires indoor and outdoor work, sometimes in adverse climatic conditions. Duties may include standing, kneeling and may involve some lifting and moving of objects.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The workplace is not always climate controlled. This position requires outdoor work in a variety of conditions. Work may be performed in dusty and smoky environments; in poorly lit areas; near open fires. The noise level in the workplace varies from quiet to loud.
email resume & cover letter to: Sue Haverstock shaverstock@plimoth.org
September 01, 2016
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