The Henry Ford is a nonprofit organization, an internationally recognized cultural destination, and a one-of-a-kind workplace. Our team is inspired daily by one another as well as the authentic stories of innovation that we share across our four venues. We want you to be part of this legacy and take it forward.

We are seeking enthusiastic and passionate Greenfield Village Presenters to deliver our iconic Halloween and Holiday Nights presentations and programs, representing The Henry Ford in a positive manner and providing the highest level of customer service to all guests, fellow employees, and volunteers. Presenters conduct presentations that inform, educate, and entertain based on guidelines and training set by The Henry Ford. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the successful operation of the Venue Operations Unit as a member of the Greenfield Village work team. In other words, you get to help create the magic by engaging our guests in unique experiences!

Essential Responsibilities

• Delivers mission-based historical presentations to the public as it relates to the special program. Most positions take place outdoors in all weather. Presentations for either the Halloween or Holiday Nights programs man require: Halloween pumpkin prepping for carving, Halloween treat distribution, lighting carved pumpkins, portraying a character, telling holiday related stores while tending a fire, providing guest direction, kerosene lamp preparation and other activities as necessary.
• Provides world-class hospitality and service for all guests and staff.
• Ensures appropriate appearance and operation of the daily work site.
• Helps protect artifacts, structures and landscapes from damage.
• Communicates regularly with coworkers and team leaders about operational problems.
• May contribute to the review and evaluation of department programs.
• Contributes to the effective team management of all problems, issues and opportunities.

Your Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Weekday, weekend, holiday, and evening availability.

Special Skills

• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
• Friendly disposition, approachable with great interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to connect with a diverse audience and workgroup
• Must be able to read, retain, and communicate complex ideas

This position requires the ability to work outdoors, including in inclement weather, as necessary.

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The Henry Ford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Henry Ford prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This Policy applies to any employment, donor or volunteering opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, hire, employment, program participation, promotion, salary, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment or service as a volunteer).