Living History Program Coordinator

Overview

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. WHS is committed to being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization because we truly believe this is the most effective way to attract, engage, and retain the best talent and the most meaningful way to support our mission.

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WHS offers a competitive benefits package including substantial leave time, health, vision, and dental benefits, an exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, a 457 retirement savings plan, the Well Wisconsin Wellness Program, and an employee assistance program for employees and their immediate family. For more information about working for WHS, .

Old World Wisconsin (OWW) is among the nation’s largest outdoor history attractions. Located in Eagle, Wisconsin (Milwaukee Metropolitan Area), OWW opened in 1976 to share the story of Wisconsin’s and the upper Midwest’s rural, agriculture, and immigration history. The Living History Program Coordinator supports the mission of the Wisconsin Historical Society and goals of Old World Wisconsin by planning and overseeing a variety of engaging and interactive living history experiences, including but not limited to trades, crafts, foodways, and agriculture.

At the direction of the General Manager, Experience and Events, the Living History Program Coordinator serves as the lead worker for staff and volunteers providing daily interpretive demonstrations in collaboration with the Education Programs Coordinator and Collections and Exhibits Coordinator, and plans and implements living history workshops and classes. This role collaborates with the Landscapes and Gardens Coordinator and Animal Care Coordinator to ensure safe, accurate, and exceptional guest experiences across the site.

This position is tasked with bringing to life a nineteenth century and early 20th century environment while making these activities as interactive with our guests as possible. This includes demonstrations of historic skills for guests, training and coaching staff and volunteers to facilitate these skills, and leading the planning and implementation of daily living history experiences.

The salary will be between $24.00-$29.00 per hour plus benefits. Pay on appointment for current or former state employees may vary according to the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan. This Program and Policy Analyst position is in pay schedule 07, range 04. A 12-month probationary period is required. Visit the State of Wisconsin benefits calculator for more information: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Calculator.aspx

A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment to determine if the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job. Interested permanent classified state employees should complete this application process to apply. 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.

This position will work primarily on site.

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