Male Role Historical Interpreter (Entry Level)

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Deadline to Apply:

Thursday, September 30, 2021, 4:00pm

Address:

Golden Pond, KY
United States

Job Category:

Job

Job Type:

Full-time

Overview:

Male Role Historical Interpreter will work in a Working Farm and Agricultural Museum representing life in the 1850s at Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area.  Position is with a not-for-profit Land Between The Lakes Association.

Duties to be performed in this position include but are not limited to: functions as living history interpreter is to engage visitors in daily activities typical of a mid-19th century, middle class working farm in Western Tennessee; conducts 3rd person programs which may include demonstrations, scheduled programs, roving interpretation, special events, and guided walks with themes emphasizing 19th century agricultural, animal husbandry, social, and environmental education history of the era; demonstrates 19th century farm work including blacksmith work, work with logs, plowing and cultivating using draft animals, farm animal care, historic trades, use and care of historic tools … all using historically accurate tools and procedures; adapts messages and programs to a wide range of audiences; provides superior customer service while performing a variety of duties related to sharing necessary information with the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area visitor. 

He should possess a helper spirit to support the extended staff of the HP in its efforts to serve the public. The successful candidate must be available for varied schedule with weekend and holiday work, have a warm and enthusiastic demeanor, should be team-oriented, and quality customer service driven. Ability to learn and demonstrate the skills that you only read about in the history book as a Homeplace Interpreter team member.
 

How to Apply:

To apply send (1) Letter of Interest, (2) Current Resume’ and (3) a minimum of three work references to: Male Role Interpreter Search, Land Between the Lakes Association (Director of Opns), 345 Maintenance Road, Golden Pond, KY 42211. 
To apply by email, send the above material to jtaylor@friendsoflbl.org and indicate “Male Role Interpreter Search” in the subject line. Please indicate in your cover letter how you learned of this position. 
Applications should be received in our office ASAP. Land Between the Lakes Association is an Equal Opportunity employer. Posted Jul 13, 2021