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About us York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation of our success.

The Culture and Heritage Commission (Commission) is York County's appointed governing board for the Culture & Heritage Museums (CHM), the entity that operates York County-owned cultural resources. The Commission carries out its governance responsibilities through a Director, hired to manage the operations of CHM and its professional staff. The Commission's role is critical in providing oversight and guidance as we plan for the future, manage the present and honor the past.

Our board is a York County Commission comprised of 7 Commissioners who are appointed by the County Council and who volunteer their time, expertise and energy to guide this organization. Mission: To communicate and preserve the natural and culture histories of the Carolina Piedmont, inspiring a lifetime of learning. Vision: To create a community that greatly values natural, historic, and cultural resources.

Values: Authenticity: We ensure that the knowledge that we share is accurate and supported through credible documentation or eyewitness accounts. Professionalism: We adhere to best practices of the museum field in the care of resources under our stewardship. Meaningful Visitor Experiences: We strive to create memorable experiences enabling those we serve to walk away from our museums not only with new information but with inspiration that they will carry with them throughout their lives.

Respect for those we represent: As a cultural museum we tell the story of people from various backgrounds and life experiences both past and present. We have an obligation to tell their stories in a fair and balanced manner that fosters greater understanding of their unique perspectives. Respect for our Natural World: As a natural history museum we have a responsibility to show respect for the natural world and to lead by example.

Transparency: We ensure our organizational meetings, documents, and records beyond those that pertain to our legal requirements or breach the trust of our donors are available to the public. Stewardship: We recognize that all of our assets are held on behalf of the public good and that it is our responsibility to ensure that they are used wisely. Donor Rights (Download PDF reader): We believe all donors should be valued and informed.

Promises should be delivered and expectations of confidentiality should be met to the fullest extent of the law. About our opportunity We are hiring a full-time (40 hours weekly), non-exempt Interpreter I with Historic Brattonsville. This is a living history position focused on interpreting African American history in the 18th and 19th centuries.

The role includes daily living history interpretation of enslaved and free African Americans and occasionally requires first-person portrayals of African American characters in theatrical performances. The purpose of this position is to deliver engaging and enlightening living history interpretive programing to a wide variety of museum visitors. Projected Salary Range/Pay Grade 107: $16.78 - $20.14 per hour

Salary is determined based on qualifications. Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday Our Total Compensation Package: Compensation - competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications. Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance Life Insurance Long-term disability Parental Leave Bereavement Leave Deferred Compensation 401K Plans Health Savings Account (HSA) Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program) 11 Paid Holidays + 3 Optional Holidays Longevity Pay SC State Retirement Plan Pension Paid Vacation and Sick Time Expanded Sick Bank Critical Care and Cancer Insurance Wellness Screenings Employee Assistance Programs Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences Duties and Responsibilities: Delivers interpretive experiences and programs including, but not limited to, living history presentations, school, public tours, outreach programs, and special educational events.

Applies best practices to program delivery and strives to discover and apply new strategies and techniques to keep interpretative experiences fresh and exciting. Interpretive experiences include, but are not limited to, costumed living history, environmental education/science, and cultural history. Researches, plans, and implements interpretive projects including, but not limited to, tours, programs, living history interpretation, and events.

Assists, coaches, supervises, and serves as a resource for volunteers to improve the overall effectiveness and impact of the interpretive programs. Maintains active content knowledge in cultural and natural history plus other applicable content areas, and knowledge of best practices and current concepts in interpretation and education. Frequent weekend work is required Performs related work as assigned.

About you Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts, History, Museum Studies or related discipline. Four (4) year of experience analyzing, interpreting and presenting interpretive programming or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Certifications and Licenses: Preferred to possess and maintain a valid state driver's license Must possess Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) status or obtain it within six months of employment for full-time positions.

A teaching certificate is preferred if experience requirement is not met. First Aid/CPR is preferred. Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

Physical Demands / Work Environment / Disclaimer Physical Demands: Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis. Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment): Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to: Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen. Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions. Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.

Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors. Traffic; Moving machinery. Electrical shock; Heights.

Radiation; Disease/pathogens. Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance: York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities.

Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management. Standard Clauses: May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job.

Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.