Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site Interpreter (Position Number 55802) South Carolina State Park Service
Closing Date: June 15, 2007 by 5:00 p.m.
The South Carolina State Park Service seeks applications for Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site Interpreter position. Redcliffe Plantation is a 369-acre historic property located near Aiken, South Carolina. The centerpiece of the site is a furnished 1859 Greek-Revival mansion, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, operated daily as a historic house museum.
JOB PURPOSE:
Under general supervision, assists with overall operation and educational programming of Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site. Performs diversified duties as governed by general instruction, policies and standard operating procedures of the Department. Plans thematic interpretive services focusing on the Hammond family, plantation life, African Americans, architecture, and decorative arts, at this state-owned historic house museum. Conducts tours, programs, workshops, field trips and activities for the park visitor through personal contact, oral and written communication. Promotes the park, the park system and the state. Performs curatorial duties including object care, registration, housekeeping, and research. Assists with administrative and operational activities and preservation of historic structures and landscapes as needed. Coordinates volunteers in conducting workshops and other park projects. Performs grounds activities and assists with the park’s
maintenance. Assumes the responsibilities of the Park Manager in his/her absence.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A Master's degree or a bachelor's degree and two years experience in the interpretation, public history, or the museum field.
** Candidates MUST specifically meet these required qualifications or an equivalent combination of education and experience to be considered for this position.
ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Position requires light to medium lifting, walking, standing on uneven terrain, crawling, working at heights and during extreme weather conditions. Must possess a valid SC driver’s license.
Housing Provided.
POSITION NUMBER: 55802 PAY BAND: 04 BAND RANGE: $23,918-$44,251
MINIMUM STARTING SALARY FOR NEW HIRE: $26,104
Send applications to:
A State application must be submitted. Resumes are NOT accepted. Applications can be downloaded from www.sc.gov and mailed to: SC Parks, Recreation & Tourism / Human Resource Management Office
1205 Pendleton Street, Suite 522, Columbia, SC 29201
P: (803) 734-1550 \ F: (803) 734-6719
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Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer
Joy Raintree
Manager, Redcliffe Plantation S.H.S.
SC Department of Parks, Recreation, & Tourism
181 Redcliffe Road
Beech Island, SC 29842
Phone: (803) 827-1473
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