What does a historic interpreter do?

As a historic interpreter, your job is to help manage tours for visitors at a historic site and educate them about the history and details of the things they see. Unlike most jobs with interpreter in the name, this position does not involve translating between languages, though some historic interpreters are bilingual in order to serve visitors better. This job focuses on helping visitors understand the proper context of objects and information, such as how people in the past used specific tools or thought about particular events. Some details of this job vary based on the style and preferences of a specific tour site. This job could involve handling objects, managing videos, chaperoning children, or multitasking in a time-sensitive environment.