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Career Opportunities

Historical Interpreter Positions

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The Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation seeks historical interpreters and craftspeople to fill male roles for full-time and part-time seasonal positions beginning in April 2021. Knowledge of 18th & 19th century regional history, ability to demonstrate daily life skills or historic craft, and enthusiasm for working with the public are required. A degree in history or education is desirable. Apply by sending cover letter and resume by mail to Pricketts Fort SEARCH, 88 State Park Road, Fairmont, WV 26554 by March 17, 2023. The Foundation does not accept resumes electronically.

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Primary Responsibilities:
Historical Interpretation
  • Demonstrate and interpret regional male roles of 18th century frontier fort
  • Interpret the 19th century Job Prickett House
  • Provide specialized talks and guided tours
  • Conduct school tours
  • Assist with special educational programs
Facilities
  • Every day fort maintenance
Special Events
  • Assist with special events and encampments as needed​
Other duties as assigned

Hours of Operation

Visitor Center:
Open Daily - 10am to 4pm
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays after Labor Day
After October 30th, Closed Weekends until April 24th

Fort Tours:
The 2023 season begins on April 24th and runs through October 30th. Self-guided audio tours are available during the off-season beginning in January.

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Pricketts Fort
Memorial Foundation

88 State Park Road
Fairmont, West Virginia 26554
CALL NOW: 304.363.3030
Email: info@prickettsfort.org

Photography Policy

Starting April 23, 2018, Prickett's Fort State Park and the Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation will no longer allow for pay photographers (photographers for hire) to take pictures during operating hours and special events. Photographers are welcome before and after regular business hours and special events. Please see times and upcoming events page.
​2023 CORPORATE MEMBERS​
Gwynn Tire Service, Inc. 
Ford Funeral Home 
​Marion County Convention and Visitors Bureau 
Visit Mountaineer Country Convention and Visitors Bureau 
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2023 FINANCIAL SUPPORTERS
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First Energy Foundation
Marion County Commission
​Marion County Convention and Visitors Bureau
​​Town of White Hall
  • Visit Pricketts Fort
    • Tours
    • Field Trips
    • Plan an Event
    • Recreational Opportunities
  • Events
    • Upcoming Events
    • Register for an Event
  • Ways to Give
    • Make a Gift
    • Become a Member
    • Sponsor a Concert
    • Volunteer
    • Planned Giving
    • Shop at AmazonSmile
  • History
    • Fort
    • Job Prickett House
    • Native Americans in West Virginia
  • For Kids
  • Shop
  • About
    • The Foundation
    • The Museum
    • Career Opportunities
    • Contact
    • Subscribe