Genesee Country Village & Museum is seeking a balloon crew! The crew consists of three men (a Winch Operator, a Balloon Interpreter and an Encampment Interpreter) who will operate the Intrepid Helium Balloon for public rides and interpret the Civil War balloon encampment in period appropriate clothing.
The Winch Operator is responsible for the physical operation of the balloon through the control of the winch. The operator is responsible for monitoring relevant meteorological data and insuring that daily operational documentation is kept. The Winch Operator is also responsible for declaring unsafe ballooning conditions, discontinuing operations and reporting this to the admissions area and other pertinent staff on grounds. The Winch Operator will also interpret to the public the military, technological and operational capabilities of the recreated Civil War era balloon “Intrepid”. This position will work primarily on the ground, though on occasion it may substitute or relieve the Balloon Interpreter, in which this person will work at heights of 200 to 300 feet. In addition, the Winch Operator will assist in safety procedures in the balloon during boarding and off-boarding of guests on the balloon, and performing basic maintenance and upkeep of exhibit area.
The Balloon Interpreter is responsible for presenting the military, technological and operational capabilities of recreated the Civil War era balloon “Intrepid”. This position will work primarily in the balloon, rising to the heights of 200 to 300 feet. While in the balloon, the Balloon Interpreter will provide interpretation that includes explanations of the balloon’s historic and contemporary operation, scientific and technological principles behind the operation of the balloon as well as ancillary communication activities associated with the operation of the balloon during the Civil War. In addition, the Balloon Interpreter will be the primary staff person responsible for insuring guests follow all safety procedures in the balloon during the ride, assist in boarding and off-boarding of guests on the balloon, and performing basic maintenance and upkeep of exhibit area. The Balloon Interpreter may also function as temporary Winch Operator working the winch and tracking meteorological conditions.
The Encampment Interpreter is responsible for presenting the military, technological and operational capabilities of the recreated Civil War era balloon “Intrepid”. This includes providing explanations and demonstrations of the scientific and technological principles behind the operation of the balloon as well as ancillary communication activities associated with the operation of the balloon during the Civil War. In addition, the interpreter will assist the balloon crew in boarding and off-boarding of guests on the balloon, providing crowd control, basic maintenance and upkeep of exhibit area.
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