Salary: $15.49 - $21.89 Hourly
Location : Cowtown, KS
Job Type: Limited Part-time
Job Number: Museum Interpreter - Cowtown
Department: City Manager's Office
Division: CMO Arts and Cultural Services
Opening Date: 06/23/2026
Bargaining Unit: NONE
The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.
Distinguishing Features of Work
Step into history as a Cowtown Interpreter, where you'll transport visitors to the 19th century through immersive storytelling, dynamic demonstrations, and engaging interactions. This seasonal role offers a unique opportunity to bring the past to life, educating and entertaining guests with vivid historical interpretations. As a key part of the visitor experience, you'll answer questions, assist with educational programs, and create memorable moments-all while dressed in period-appropriate attire provided by the museum.
THIS IS A LIMITED PART-TIME POSITION
The days and hours for this position: Varies
Bargaining Unit: No Union Representation
**Posting may come down at any time**
Examples of Work Performed
- Disseminates historical information through role playing, demonstrations and/or interacting with visitors directly
- Provides information and answers visitor's questions about Museum attractions, events and exhibits.
- Provides Safety and emergency information to visitors.
- Assists with education programming for adults and children.
- Assists in handling emergency situations.
- Asists with routine custodial and/or grounds maintenance tasks.
- Completion of work assignments may require the operation of a vehicle.
- These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
- Other related duties may be assigned as needed.
Requirements of Work
- Ability to use the tools, equipment and accessories needed to accurately portray the assigned role(s)
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders as needed to complete work tasks
- To repetitively bend, twist, stoop, kneel, squat and reach as necessary to complete work tasks
- Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds
- Ability to perform the physical activities and skills pertinent to the assigned role(s)
- Ability to stand and/or walk for most of an assigned shift.
- Ability to work outdoors in a wide variety of weather conditions
- Ability to tolerate airborne environmental nuisances such as and dust or other allergens
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates and visitors
- Ability to communicate orally clearly and effectively
- Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule from 5 to 35 hours per week, including weekend and some evening work
- May require ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license
- An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Experience and Training
- High School Diploma.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.
Preferred Experience and Training
- One year of retail or customer service experience in an interactive setting.
- Six months of work or volunteer experience in museums, historical sites, or interpretive programs
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.
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Limited positions are not eligible for benefits.
01
The following validates my highest level of education...
- Some High School
- High School/GED
- Some College
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- Doctorate/JD
02
I have the following years of retail or customer service experience in an interactive setting.
- Less than 1 year experience
- 1 to 3 years' experience
- 4 to 7 years' experience
- 8+ years' experience
- I do not have any retail or customer service experience in an interactive setting.
03
I have the following years of work or volunteer experience in museums, historical sites, or interpretive programs.
- Less than 1 year experience
- 1 to 3 years' experience
- 4 to 7 years' experience
- 8+ years' experience
- I do not have any work or volunteer experience in museums, historical sites, or interpretive programs.
04
I am legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
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