Museum Guide - Part Time-30 hours (Fort Concho)

Position will be open until filled.

We are currently seeking:

A Museum guide to join our team. In this role, you will coordinate and provide guided tours of Fort Concho; deliver historic presentations at various venues within the community; clean, maintain, and prepare Fort Concho facilities for use by visitors; manage gift shop and other sales; answer varied public inquiries in person and on phone; and perform other related duties as assigned.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Greeting visitors and volunteers; responding to inquiries regarding Fort Concho facilities, services, programs, events, and/or other museum matters.
• Maintaining accurate cash, attendance, and other records as required.
• Organizing and conducting guided historic site tours of Fort Concho and/or other historical forts; performs basic historical research.
• Educating the public and providing talks regarding the history of Fort Concho and the military in the late nineteenth century.
• May deliver history presentations and historic talks at schools, churches, rest homes, places of employment, and/or other venues.
• Providing assistance in opening and managing site's Visitor Center facilities; turning on computers and lights; opening/closing other display buildings, counting the cash register.
• Processing incoming and outgoing mail; preparing promotional materials for mailing.
• Preparing Fort Concho buildings and exhibit areas for public tours; setting up tables and chairs.
• Assisting in cleaning and maintaining the Museum's facilities, equipment, and grounds; performing dusting; removing litter; identifying and reporting maintenance requirements. Manages gift shop, stocks and cleans shelves as necessary.
• May wear period uniform or clothing for interpretation and programs.
• Hours: Maximum of 30 hours will include weekends.
• Regular and timely attendance is required.

The above duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Organizing and conducting historical tours of Fort Concho.
• Delivering history presentations and historic talks to the public.
• Preparing Fort Concho buildings and exhibit areas for visitors.
• Responding to public inquiries and representing Fort Concho to guests.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other staff, guests, community organizations, outside agencies, and the general public.
• Accuracy in counting and compiling cash and other records.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent; and one-year museum guide or equivalent experience, preferably in a history or cultural institution environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Must possess a valid Texas Driver License with a good driving record.
• Applicants with an out-of-state driver license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Work is performed in and around museum facilities and grounds.
• Subject to sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting of objects up to 30 pounds.
• Exposure to variable weather conditions, noise of blank firing of weaponry, insects, and wildlife; occasional exposure to machinery with moving parts is involved.

Job postings may be withdrawn at any time at direction of the City Manager.