Instructor - History jobs in Canton, OH

Position: Seasonal Interpreter, May - October 2023

Hours: 25 - 40 per week, variable, Wednesday through Sunday

Location: Historic Schoenbrunn Village, New Philadelphia, OH

Compensation: $15.00/hour

Summary:

Schoenbrunn Village is the site of several Ohio firsts-settlement, church, schoolhouse and code of laws. The village, restored to appear as it did more than two centuries ago, includes the original cemetery and 16 reconstructed log structures, as well as the church and gardens.

Visitor Services Associates welcome visitors to the site and perform a variety of public-facing duties including engaging with visitors; answering questions and providing information; gift shop, admissions, membership products and services sales and transactions; providing telephone coverage; and general site tasks.

Essential Functions:

• Provides impeccable physical presentation by dusting, sweeping, etc., public spaces as necessary.
• Assists visitors in purchasing admission tickets and gift shop items
• Offers verbal introduction of site to visitors, explains layout and orients visitors
• Restocks gift shop as necessary
• Performs routine inspections of restrooms, doing surface cleaning and restocking materials if needed.
• Relays information about individual visitor needs to Schoenbrunn Village interpreters as needed
• Provides general assistance by answering incoming telephone calls to general information line; transferring calls appropriately; fulfilling requests and orders; and may maintain and take reservations for programs.

Required Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous visitor or customer service experience helpful

Desired Skills & Experience

• Skill in operating computers, including web browsers and point of sales systems
• Good money skills required. Ability to operate a cash register, credit card machine, count money and handle sales transactions

Required Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate to colleagues and the general public, both orally and in writing;
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office suite; email proficiency required; some knowledge of routine clerical work required
• Ability to carry out assigned duties with a minimum of supervision; ability pay attention to detail and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; skilled at working with a variety of professions and personalities
• Intuitive and proactive in meeting the needs of visitors and fellow staff; ability to organize and orchestrate multiple activities simultaneously.

Application Instructions:

Submit application through Ohio History Connection careers website: https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/ohiohistory/jobs. For questions or accommodations requests, please email applicant@ohiohistory.org or call 614-297-2500.

Ohio History Connection is an equal opportunity employer.

All prospective employees are required to undergo a fingerprint background check processed by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation & Identification (BCI) in accordance with the Volunteer Children's Act. Additionally, prospective employees will also submit to a drug test. Both will occur after the offer of employment is accepted. The results of the background check and drug test are not immediate disqualifiers to employment and are reviewed in accordance with Ohio History Connection policies and procedures. Inquiries must be directed to the Human Resources Director at 614-297-2390 or via email at applicant@ohiohistory.org.