Join our dynamic team at Preservation Parks of Delaware County (PPDC) as a Historical Farm Interpreter! Work alongside our Historical Farm Manager and Educator to bring the Depression Era (1930-1940) to life through engaging daily activities and public programs at Gallant Farm.

• Historical Knowledge: Expertise in historical interpretation, agricultural history, and early 1900’s tools and equipment.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills to engage visitors of all ages.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with social media and internet resources.
• Problem-Solving: Strong decision-making, problem-solving, organizational, and planning skills.
• Integrity and Teamwork: High ethical standards, trustworthiness, and the ability to work well with others.
• Independence: Ability to work with minimal supervision and recognize safety hazards quickly.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work weekends, some evenings, and holidays.

• Collaborate and Create: Work with our expert team to manage educational, domestic, and agricultural activities. Help develop and deliver creative living history programs and maintain farm collections.
• Hands-On Experience: Engage in various farm chores, from tending crops and caring for livestock to using a wood cook stove and chopping firewood. Plan, plant, and harvest garden produce.
• Engage and Educate Visitors: Share captivating stories and answer questions while dressed in Depression Era clothing. Demonstrate your knowledge of historical interpretation, agricultural history, and livestock care.
• Daily Tasks: Care for livestock, collect eggs, perform domestic chores, maintain displays, greet visitors, record attendance, and respond to inquiries.

Full job descriptions are available on the Class Specifications page.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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