Historic Interpreter

Please view the job announcement and apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/arlington/jobs/4580854/historic-interpreter

Position Information

 Specific duties include:

• Performing duties in compliance with the Public Spaces Master Plan and the Historical Resources Master Plan;
• Researching, evaluating, developing, and presenting historical programs for a wide range of diverse audiences;
• Designing and maintaining interpretive displays and materials for the public for multiple historical sites in the county;
• Collecting and interpreting historical documents, artifacts, photographs and other resources related to Arlington and Arlington Parks; 
• Monitoring program-specific budget; 
• Hiring, supervising and scheduling assigned personnel; part-time staff and volunteers, including expanding program opportunities using part-time staff and on various platforms (virtual and in person);
• Collaborating with park staff and community partners to plan exhibits, lectures, classes, summer camps and special events;
• Marketing and publicizing historical programs on multiple platforms;
• Fostering relationships with community groups, adjacent park agencies, inter-agency personnel, and advisory boards and commissions;
• Maintaining historical sites, gardens and structures, and providing research-based technical guidance on preservation and restoration of historical sites/structures to other professionals and county staff.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Knowledge of interpretive history programs and activities. 
• Ability to create new programs appropriate to the needs of the participants.
• Strong reading comprehension skills to read technical materials. 
• Effective writing skills to compose letters, emails, brochures, technical or narrative reports; and
• Interpersonal skills to resolve complaints, work with diverse community, speak in public.