Costumed Guest Engagement Facilitator/Interpreter(1st Person) |
| Location: | Fishers, IN |
| Exempt/Non-Exempt: | Non-Exempt |
| Type: | Seasonal - Part Time |
| Department: | Guest Experience |
| Description: | POSITION PURPOSE: To provide engaging experiences while serving as a costumed 1st person facilitator/interpreter in a historic area.
NATURE AND SCOPE: The Costumed Guest Engagement (1st Person) provides Conner Prairie audiences with unique and engaging experiences in the historic areas. 1st Person Guest Engagement person will portray a fictional character from the past in order to provide a rich historical interaction with guests. They will engage guests through hands-on historic crafts, games and other activities as specified by area. This is a part-time position. Some weekends and holidays are required.
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| Duties: | PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Facilitate hands-on activities in historic areas
•Interact with the public using historically accurate and engaging techniques
•Communicate to the public about the everyday life of the people of the past
•Assist Education staff in outreach, Flex, or other youth activities
•Activities may be both indoors and outdoors. Activities may involve handling tools, being around open flame, and heat, handling chemicals, and liquids
•Work well with adult and youth volunteers
•Adheres and supports Conner Prairie’s Mission, Values Statements and Code of Conduct
•Other duties as assigned; not limited to those within the scope of this position
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
•Stooping/Kneeling
•Crouching
•Reaching
•Standing for prolonged periods of time
•Walking
•Pushing
•Pulling
•Grasping
•Feeling
•Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
•Repetitive motion
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
•Activities may be both indoors and outdoors
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| Qualifications: | QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
•Bachelor’s Degree in History, Museum Studies, Education, Theater or a related area preferred, or similar relevant experience
•Outgoing, cheerful and engaging personality
•Enjoy working with youth, families and adults
•Ability to work in a team structure
•Show flexibility and creativity in support of park activities
•Ability to synthesize responsibilities with an awareness for their impact on the park as a whole
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