Seasonal Museum Interpreter; Education & Exhibition Trainee

Introduction

By preserving and sharing the diverse human stories found on Maryland’s landscape and in its archaeological resources, Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum seeks to inspire a greater awareness of our ever-evolving relationship with each other and the Chesapeake region.

Contractual, Part-time Seasonal (April - November)

The Seasonal Museum Interpreter supports the development and delivery of public programs, ensuring high-quality visitor experiences and smooth day-to-day operations of a State Museum. Work is performed indoors and outdoors under various weather conditions at multiple sites across varied terrain. Applicants must be available to work every weekend day and holidays.

• Greet and engage visitors, lead tours, and deliver thought-provoking interpretation to diverse audiences. Speak comfortably with groups and individuals.
• Provide outreach and support for special events, working as part of a team.
• Answer visitors’ inquiries on site history, information and regulations.
• Monitor visitors to encourage compliance with site regulations.
• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of historic buildings, exhibits, grounds and public restrooms.
• Use of a computer and point-of-sale system to sell merchandise and complete reports.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing; monitor and respond to written email communications on a regular basis.
• Demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, accessibility, and community engagement.
• Work schedule will be Saturdays and Sundays, 8 hours per day, usually scheduled between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Some additional hours and/or days may be requested with advance notice.
• Work is performed indoors and outdoors under various weather conditions.
• Work can be physical in nature, requiring the ability to walk and stand for long periods of time, lift and carry objects, and do repetitive bending and stooping.

• GED or High School Diploma
• Must be available to work weekends for the duration of the 2026 Season (April – November).
• Applicants selected for employment may undergo an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to: employment reference check, education verification, driving record check (if the position requires employees to drive a vehicle) and a criminal history check including fingerprinting. Continued employment will be contingent on the results if the position requires such checks.

• Education or work experience in museum education, history, public history, or education.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Please ensure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled.

The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits. Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours…