Part Time/ Full Time Living History Interpreter

Murton Park; York; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local history educational site in York is seeking a Living History Interpreter, both part-time and full-time. The role involves delivering engaging learning programs for schools and the public, maintaining high presentation standards, and working both onsite and remotely. Ideal candidates should be graduates with a clean driving licence and strong subject knowledge. Benefits include free parking and discounted café food.

Benefits

Free parking onsite

Discounted food in the café

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS disclosure is required.
• Willingness to work remotely.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver living history learning program at various locations.
• Maintain props, materials, and costumes.
• Working on Reception/Front of House as required.

Skills

Clean Driving Licence

Good level of subject knowledge

Can-do attitude

Education

Graduate/Post Graduate level/Teaching qualification

Job description

PartTime/ Full Time Living History Interpreter

Murton Park is looking for a Part Time/ Full Time Living History Interpreter

The role

• To deliver all aspects of our school living history learning programme on site, in schools and online. Working individually, remotely or as part of a team, to act as support or lead character. Actively develop and maintain a good level of appropriate subject knowledge. Care for and maintain props, materials and costumes to ensure a high standard of presentation.
• High levels of record-keeping required.
• To undertake the delivery of the museum learning and engagement programme for the public and museum visitors. Within and out of season.
• To work on Reception/Front of House as required
• To undertake other duties when required to support the maintenance/upkeep of the site
• To assist the site with the holiday programme as required
• Offsite work may be required (education outreach program within schools)

The person

• Clean Driving Licence required
• Willingness to work remotely
• Educated to Graduate/Post Graduate level/Teaching qualification
• Good level of subject knowledge
• Enhanced DBS disclosure
• Uphold staff / site policies where required
• A team player with a can-do attitude

Rate of pay: £12.35/hr

Hours: a typical day is 8.30am-4.30pm

Benefits include free parking onsite and discounted food in the café.

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