Educator/Interpreter | Washington, TX
Job in
Austin, Travis County, Texas, 78716, USA
Listing for:
Texas Association of Museums
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
-
Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Youth Development, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
80000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Organization
TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Primary Location
Texas-Washington
Work Locations
Washington on the Brazos
SHS 23400 Park Road 12 Washington 77880
Job
Education, Training, and Library
Employee Status
Regular
Travel
Yes, 25 % of the Time
State Job Code : 0820
Salary Admin Plan : B
Grade : 17
Salary (Pay Basis)
4,000.00 - 4,650.00 ( Monthly )
Number of Openings
1
Overtime Status
Exempt
Job Posting
Jan 8, 2026, 1:03:20 PM
Closing Date
Jan 22, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
JOB OBJECTIVE: Under the supervision of the Executive Director, this position performs routine (journey-level) educational and living history interpretive services and technical assistance work at the Barrington Living History Farm, Washington Townsite at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site and occasional education and interpretive services at the Star of the Republic Museum and Fanthorp Inn State Historic Sites of the Texas Historical Commission (THC).
Work involves planning, developing, and implementing a full range of interpretive, educational, and outreach programs and events intended to promote the site’s history, increase visitation, and encourage stakeholder participation. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Provide living history demonstrations to the public and for education programs in historic costumes (period correct clothing) daily. Living history demonstrations include but are not limited to domestic skills such as hearth cooking demonstrations in all weather; textile work such as sewing, knitting, mending, weaving and spinning; gardening, weeding, orchard care; and cleaning.Create and implement innovative interpretive programs at the site.Greet visitors, provide site orientation, and conduct tours.Improve and modify existing programs, events, and exhibits as required.Maintains historic site grounds and assists with livestock care.Provides routine facility maintenance on historic and reproduction structures.Research, develop, and deliver new interpretive programs for diverse audiences both on-site and for outreach.Perform research related to the site’s collections, exhibits, and cultural/natural resources as needed.Monitor and review programs for policy compliance and adherence to site goals.Routinely evaluate the quality and impact of programs.Participate in volunteer recruitment, training, and scheduling.Prepare reports and maintain records, particularly regarding site programming.Develop collaborative relationships with relevant education stakeholders.Collaborate with local agencies, businesses, universities, and organizations to create and implement mutually beneficial programming and strengthen the site’s partnership with the community to better serve key audiences.Write articles for newspapers, newsletters, and publications, print or electronic, for all audiences.Speak to public and private groups to promote interest in the site and museum.Use social media and new media as interpretive tools.Assist with the supervision of interns and volunteers from time to time, particularly in the absence of the Lead Interpreter or Site Manager.Assist in site marketing efforts by creating advertisements, print materials, and website/social media posts to promote programs and special events.Assist with maintenance and housekeeping, as needed.May train others.Develop and maintain training materials (instructional manuals, videos, etc.) as needed.Adhere to an established work schedule with regular attendance.Follow all THC safety guidelines/procedures and ethics requirements.NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in education, history, museum studies, or closely related field;
Experience and education may be substituted for one another. - Minimum one-year work experience in at least two of the following areas: (1) cultural resource interpretation at a historic site, museum, or similar facility; (2) researching, developing, and implementing public interpretive programs or events; (3) researching and writing for publication in a related…
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