Employment Opportunities

Historic Interpreter 

Position type: Part time/Occasional , flexible hours  

Pay rate: $16/hour  

About the Position:  

This position is designed to bring history to life for visiting school groups by reenacting a late 19th century school day at the Historic Cahill School and teaching them the history of the Historic 1879 Minnehaha Grange Hall. Playing the role of a late 19th century schoolteacher, the interpreter teaches students local history, leads them in themed games and activities, and fosters history learning skills among visiting students.   

Responsibilities: 

• To lead school field trips at the Historic Cahill School and Historic 1879 Minnehaha Grange Hall 

• To explain local history in a way that’s understandable for a younger audience 

• To lead history themed games and activities  

• To further develop field trip curriculum to facilitate history learning  

• To oversee and maintain the historic sites 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• High school diploma 

• Interest in local history, museum studies, education, or historical reenactment 

• Experience working with elementary-aged children preferred 

• Comfort with public speaking 

Ideal Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in History, Art History, Museum Studies, Education or other related field 

• Experience in historical reenactment or museum work 

• Some working knowledge of Minnesota history 

• Some knowledge of classroom management techniques 

Contact: 

Please send your resume to Raquel Dwyer at musem@edinahistoricalsociety.org