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The Mark Twain House & Museum is now hiring Historical Interpreters and Living History Interpreters. These are the people who bring the museum to life though our guided tours and activities.
Interpreters work with every age and stage and all walks of life. They are the front line of the museum interacting with guests from all over the world.
We are looking for curious, enthusiastic people with excellent people skills who like to learn and share.
Historical Interpreters give the general tour of the house, sell tickets, answer questions, and make guests feel welcome. Stellar verbal communication skills and basic computer skills are crucial. Please send your resume and letter of interest to employment@marktwainhouse.org with the subject line “Historical Interpreter”. You can download a pdf of the detailed position description here 
2026 Historical Interpreter Position Description.pdf
Living History Interpreters give tours in the first-person portraying a real person who knew Mark Twain.
Acting experience is preferred, but not required. Please send headshot and resumes (both non-theatrical & theatrical, if applicable) to employment@marktwainhouse.org with the subject line “Living History.” You can download a detailed position description here 2026 Living History Position Description.pdf
For Living History we are specifically hiring for the following roles:
Joseph H. Twichell (Joe), 1838–1918
“Mark Twain’s closest friend, 60s-70s. A Yale graduate, local clergyman, and frequent partner in mischief to Twain. Broad minded, wise, and a fellow Hartford resident.”
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