Job Opp: Hale Farm and Village seeks an Historical Interpreter – Potter

[Brigitte Martin]

Hale Farm and Village seeks an Historical Interpreter – Potter. This position is responsible to the Operations Manager and accountable for relating accurate and engaging historical interpretation for the visiting public at Hale Farm & Village with an emphasis in pottery. This position is classified as public program support staff. The Potter will Coordinate activities with the Interpretation Department including special programs, school, and camp activities along with the museum store.
Duties:

Provides interpretation on the craft with the emphasis on the 19th century.
Produce the HFV pottery line as determined by the HFV Director and/or store manager to meet the specifications and assignments provided for retail sale, future wholesale, and for use in the programs at HFV.
Perform general maintenance and repairs on pottery equipment. Notify Operations Manager on the supply and equipment status
Works collegially with other historical interpreters at Hale Farm & Village
Provides security for the museum collection by reporting to the supervisor(s) damage, maintenance issues, and any situation which may compromise the safety or preservation of the museum collection. Also performs housekeeping duties as assigned and instructed.
Assists in creating handcrafted items for sale in the retail and wholesale departments, and assists in minor related administrative tasks as directed.
Role models appropriate methods and techniques of interpretation and production through continual research.
Collaborates with all HFV staff to implement all public programming to the highest level of quality and complete visitor satisfaction, if not exceeding expectation(s).
Willingly participates in outreach presentations or programs for the direct benefit of Hale Farm & Village and the audience it serves.
If assigned to the First Person Interpretation program, the interpreter will do all necessary reading, research and training needed to accurately portray the character assigned to him/her.
If assigned to the Third Person/Craft Department, the interpreter will conduct appropriate research to add to their knowledge base and to assist other crafters in the development of their own research and knowledge.
Undertakes other specific temporary duties as assigned by the Manager of First Person Interpretation, the Manager of Crafts and Trades, or his/her assignee, at Hale Farm & Village.
Essential Functions: Ability to communicate historically accurate and relevant research/information to the visiting public in an educationally engaging manner.
Qualifications: The incumbent must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and a knowledge of, and willingness to learn 19th century and Western Reserve history. This position must actively support the museum’s mission, policies and procedures, as well as demonstrate professional behavior, a positive attitude in working with the visiting public, dependability and reliability.
Please submit resumes to [e-mail]. Western Reserve Historical Society is an equal opportunity employer.