History Interpreter/Educator – Troy Historic Village
Posted on 8/12/25
30 hours/week, M-F 9:00 am - 3:00 pm; some weekends, some evenings
Part-Time Staff Position $16.50/hour
The Troy Historic Village is a collection of 11 historic buildings and associated artifacts used to engage the community in hands-on history. In a typical year nearly 25,000 visitors come to the Village for traditional school field trips, history talks and programs, specialty tours, blacksmithing classes, community events, and private rentals. The Village is owned by the City of Troy and operated by the Troy Historical Society.
The Troy Historic Village is seeking a History Interpreter/Educator. This individual will work with staff, including the Youth Programs Director, to present Village programs to groups of children, including school groups, homeschools, and scouts. Experience with children is a requirement; teaching background is preferred. This part-time position is a maximum of 30 hours per week. During periods of light programming time will be spent planning and researching. Village hours are Monday-Friday 10am-3pm though special events and programs may require some evening or weekend hours. Our team atmosphere is supportive of family needs. Currently, the Village offers limited benefits.
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Applications are available at www.troyhistoricvillage.org. Submit a completed application, resume, and cover letter to Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Rd. Troy MI 48098, Attn: Jen Peters or email to jpeters@thvmail.org. Applicants will need to pass a standard school background check to work with children and vulnerable adults (after the completion of an interview). The Troy Historical Society is an equal opportunity employer.