Title: Historical Interpreter- Paspahegh Town

State Role Title: Education, Training, and Library Wkrs, All Other

Hiring Range: 39,140

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Location: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Agency Website: jyfmuseums.org

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Using established educational methods, presents interpretation in non-historical clothing, depicting the culture, events, and concerns of 17th and 18th century Powhatan Indians, mariners, Virginia colonists, and citizens.

Minimum Qualifications

Strong and effective oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of and ability to learn and utilize recognized teaching methods
Ability to read, assimilate and utilize curatorial approved information
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a contributing member of a team
Ability to demonstrate and foster empathy amongst colleagues, stakeholders, peers and guests.
Ability to work effectively and respectfully with people of diverse cultures, ages, and economic backgrounds
Demonstrated positive approach to problem solving, new tasks, and collaborating with others
A background in history, education, communication, or museum studies can be beneficial for this role.

Additional Considerations

Prior experience working in a living history, formal or informal education setting helpful

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Raeven Chatman

Phone: 757-253-4302

Email: Raeven.chatman@jyf.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.