RCHS Campus Interpreter
The Rock County Historical Society (RCHS) was
founded in 1948 to preserve and interpret Rock County history and is Rock
County’s premier resource for historical research, thought-provoking
programming, and one-of-a-kind historic sites located in Janesville, Wisconsin.
Since its inception, the RCHS has had a long standing relationship with the
City of Janesville to manage and operate the Lincoln-Tallman grounds, a 3.25
acre site. At its center is the Lincoln-Tallman house, an Italianate-style
mansion that was constructed (1855-1857) and occupied by William Morrison
Tallman, a lawyer and abolitionist. The residence has the honor of being a site
where Abraham Lincoln stayed overnight in October of 1859 prior to his election
as US President.
Job Description:
Campus Interpreters provide educational and engaging tours of the
Lincoln-Tallman House and other RCHS sites, as well as providing guests with
exceptional service.
Part
time/seasonal: 10-25 hours per week, weekdays & weekends, June -
December
Training:
One on one and group training throughout the year (paid).
Applicant must be 18 years of age and may have a
background check. Previous experience preferred.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
·
provide tours to school groups and general
visitors in both 3rd and 1st person (costumed)
interpretation.
·
interpret Victorian architecture, lifestyle, and
historic events to visitors in an engaging and professional manner.
·
conduct small-scale research to supplement and
support the 1st person interpretation.
·
work with and monitor historic objects with care
to aid in their preservation.
·
work the front desk greeting guests and handling
tour ticket purchasing.
·
interacting with guests upon their arrival and
as they move around the grounds.
·
taking care of assigned costumes and providing
costume additions such as period sensitive shoes and time pieces.
·
conduct small maintenance and cleaning tasks for
the upkeep of the historic buildings.
The Campus Interpreters reports to the Operations
Manager. Tours will be reviewed and evaluated throughout the year in order to
maintain historical accuracy.
Qualifications:
·
Enthusiasm for history and talking with the
public.
·
Willingness to assist with program set up and
clean up.
·
Ability to attend required trainings.
·
Willingness to try and learn new experiences and
activities.
·
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule and weekends.
·
Prior museum interpretive experience helpful.
·
Able to stand/walk for long periods inside and
outside, and in a variety of conditions.
· Able to work creatively and effectively as a team and contribute ideas and knowledge to ongoing and newly introduced
programs/tours.
To apply contact RCHS Operations
Manager Andrea Miller ([log in to unmask]). Please include a copy of your
current resume with your cover letter.