Living History Asst

Basic function:

The focus of the position is to provide Carillon Historical Park visitors with historical interpretation and to lead educational workshops for visiting groups. Through conversation and demonstration, persons in this position will connect visitors to the people, places and events of Dayton, Ohio.

General Responsibilities:

• Interact with individuals and groups touring Carillon Historical Park
• Provide historical information and answer questions about assigned building/exhibits
• Demonstrate appropriate 19th century skills and trades; including but not limited to gardening, hearth cooking, letterpress printing, foundry work, woodworking, sewing, etc.
• Lead workshops throughout the year
• Work collaboratively with other staff members and volunteers
• Care for all Carillon Historical Park materials and exhibits, whether indoors or outdoors
• Continue to expand knowledge of Dayton’s history through independent reading and research
• Acquire one or more 19th century skill(s) for the purpose of demonstrating to the public
• Adhere to period clothing guidelines as directed by Living History Specialist
• Additional duties as assigned by management

Line of Communication and Accountability:

This position reports to the Living History Specialist

Qualification Requirements:

• Education in History, Public History, Museum Studies or related field
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience working with children preferred
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and interpretation skills; willingness to improve skills
• Desire to work with large groups of children and adults
• Customer service oriented
• Positive, welcoming and professional attitude
• Previous knowledge of Dayton’s history is a plus
• Effective team member
• Must be able to work outdoors, in a variety of weather conditions, and be able to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends
• Availability and willingness to work during programs and events that take place outside of normal hours, seasonally

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Language Ability: Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations, to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization

• Mathematical Ability: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations as they pertain to measuring sewing, woodworking, and cooking materials, etc.

• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Computer Skills: Ability to access and use scheduling software

• Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment can vary depending on the demonstration being performed ranging from hammer jabs to sewing with needle and thread. The working spaces include indoor and outdoor environments with varying temperatures. This position is expected to work during evening winter events with a fire as a heat source and during summer daytime events with no air conditioning and seasons in between.

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, lift, walk, and bend. The employee should be able to lift 25 lbs. to shoulder height.