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Title: Specialist III - Lead Interpreter

FLSA status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Salary: This position is a pay grade 6. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf

Occupational Category: Technical/Para-Professional

Department: Museum

Division: Division of University Advancement

Open Date: 09/04/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Educational and Experience Requirement

Associates Degree in related field. Bachelors degree preferred. College study courses in history, anthropology, art history, natural history, education, or museum studies preferred. Three years experience as museum interpreter or in public programming or related experience is required. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position

Performs advanced specialist duties for the Museum.

Primary Responsibilities

Provides both first-person and third person interpretation. Conveys historical information to visitors through roleplaying, living history reenactments, and other techniques. Uses material culture artifacts and museum objects in a variety of public programs. Travels to schools and other venues as a demonstrator. Serves as tour guide for scheduled and unscheduled groups of visitors through historic structures and Museum galleries. Responsible for extensive knowledge of early Texas history and general United States history. Interprets early Texas history with an emphasis on Sam Houston, pioneer lifestyles, folklife, and frontier arts and crafts to Museum visitors. Interprets for several original and reconstructed historic structures. Educational programming requires life skills demonstrations as assigned. Assists Curator of Education in management of Interpreters, part time employees, and student workers. Fulfills duties of Education Curator in Curator's absence. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications

May collect fees and other charges as required. May operate cash register as needed in Museum gift shop. Position requires familiarity with computers, audio‑visual equipment, and general office equipment. Must enjoy working with people, both individually and in larger groups. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are necessary. Historic clothing or costumes are a feature of Museum interpretation and are expected to be worn as needed. Works outside throughout the year. Must be able to work a flexible schedule which would include evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Requires a general knowledge of standard office functions. Requires good knowledge of procedures and practices. Must be able to use standard office software. Must be able to apply policies and procedures and solve routine problems of a repetitive nature.

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