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And we live up to the legacy our founder forged in a one-room blacksmith's shop nearly two ... Ability and willingness to work any shift and potential overtime (including weekends). What Makes ...

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John Deere Thibodaux - Material Handler

Thibodaux, LA · On-site

$14.50 - $17.50/hr

And we live up to the legacy our founder forged in a one-room blacksmith's shop nearly two ... Ability and willingness to work any shift and potential overtime (including weekends). What Makes ...

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Blacksmith and Sawyer at Wade House Historic Site - LTE

Blacksmith and Sawyer at Wade House Historic Site - LTE

State of Wisconsin

Greenbush, WI • On-site

$14/hr

Part-time

PTO

Posted 19 days ago

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7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 126 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

20th of 50 rated states

Job description

Introduction
The Wisconsin Historical Society , considered one of the nation's finest historical institutions, is a State of Wisconsin government agency as well as a mission-driven entrepreneurial organization. The Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS), founded in 1846, ranks as one of the largest, most active and diversified state historical societies in the nation. As both a state agency and a private membership organization, its mission is to help people connect to the past by collecting, preserving and sharing stories. At its core, WHS believes that increasing the public's knowledge of history has profound societal, cultural, and economic benefit. Its library, archives and collections, historic sites and museums, historic preservation office, and extensive educational programs and community outreach are focused on our vision to enrich and transform lives through unparalleled access to history. Click here for more information about WHS' mission, vision, and core values.
Position Summary
Historic Wade House Stagecoach Inn, Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum, blacksmith shop, sawmill and grounds in Greenbush, Wisconsin. The site offers guided tours from May - early November with special events throughout the year. The Visitor Center and Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum is open year-round. The Trades Interpreter (blacksmith/sawyer) is responsible for the interpretation and operation of the Herrling Sawmill and the Dockstader Blacksmith Shop. The Trades Interpreter (blacksmith/sawyer) must also be familiar with the interpretation of the Wade House Stagecoach Inn, and Wesley Jung Carriage Museum. Because of the complexity and inherent dangers involved with sawmill and blacksmith operations, responsibility for educational programs and training by permanent staff are divided into two very distinct components: interpretation and operations, and the Trades Interpreter must be proficient in both.
Responsibilities:
  • Accurately interpret the sawmill's historical context, the Herrling family, and other desired learner outcomes to visitors and groups of visitors.
  • Utilize research content, desired learner outcomes, and suggested activities, stories and queries as presented in sawmill interpretation plans to present an authentic interpretation of life as a German immigrant sawyer in 1850s Greenbush, Wis.
  • Accurately represent to visitors the manner, appearance, and activities of a mid-19th century sawyer in Wisconsin. Explain to visitors the inherent dangers of sawmill work.
  • Responds to and answers visitor questions in the most accurate and direct manner possible.
  • Perform daily start-up, shut down, maintenance and operation of the muley saw and other tools and equipment within the mill, lubricating equipment as directed to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the mill.
  • Perform in skilled fashion the typical activities of a historic sawmill, such as conveying logs to the mill, positioning logs on the carriage for sawing, opening water gate(s), and operating the muley saw and carriage.
  • Interpret the Blacksmith Shop according to approved materials.
  • Learn how to manage and relate to various groups who visit the site during the season.
  • Understand correct procedures for handling and care of artifacts including accessioned and reproduction items.
  • Perform in skilled fashion the typical activities of a historic blacksmith, including preparing fire in the forge, using tongs and other tools to shape hot metal, using the bellows to augment the fire, using sand and water to quench the heat of the iron.
  • Maintain professional quality control over blacksmith operations as directed by the Lead Interpreter, making only approved objects in the shop.

Salary Information
Pay is $14.00 per hour with a weekend differential of 80 cents per hour. This classification is in schedule and class 18-00.
Please note this is a Limited Term Employment position so it does not include paid time off or benefits upon hire.
Job Details
A criminal background check will be conducted by WHS prior to an offer of employment to determine if the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job.
This is a Limited Term Employment (LTE) position and limited to 1,039 hours. This position will be part time and average 10 - 15 hours per week.
Wisconsin residency is required for Limited Term Employment positions.
Limited Term Employment (LTE) positions are not civil service classified positions, do not give any rights to permanent civil service classified positions and do not lead to permanent status.
WHS does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.
Qualifications
  • Knowledge of (or willingness to learn) interpretive methodologies, including guided tours.
  • Knowledge of (or willingness to learn) site specific history.
  • Knowledge of material culture, its connection to cultural history, and the ability to build these elements into interpretation (or willingness to learn).
  • Ability to use email and enter time using computer technology.
  • Ability to convey site interpretive programs in an effective way.
  • Ability to work in an environment which may be dusty, hot, humid, moldy and open to pollen, ragweed and other allergens at times, while in 1850s period clothes.
  • Ability to lift and carry at least 35 pounds.

How To Apply
Apply online! To apply, click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don't have an account. Once you are logged in, click "Apply for Job." Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.
Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications for your application and what should be included in these materials, click here .
Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process.
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.
Questions can be directed to dawn.garcia@wisconsinhistory.or g or (608) 264-6670
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Deadline to Apply
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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