Administrative Skills, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Driver's License, Gardening, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Parks & Recreation, Property Maintenance, Property Management, Rentals
LOCATION
Doylestown, PA
POSTED
2 days ago
COUNTY OF BUCKS
JOB TITLE:
Program Assistant-Historic Properties
JOB CODE:
726
DEPARTMENT:
Parks & Recreation
UNION:
00
FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt
GRADE: POSITION SUMMARY:
As a valued member of the County of Bucks Parks and Recreation Department, the Program Assistant for Historic Properties performs a variety of museum duties related to visitor assistance. They will aid in the readying, maintaining and preservation at the historic properties, and assists in the implementation of public programming including visitation, tours, programs, special events and site rentals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Act as the initial source of information and support to visitors of the properties.
Assists the Historic Properties Manager in the implementation of programs, activities, and special events.
Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for visitors.
Conducts engaging tours on and about the historic buildings and grounds.
Provides previews to potential site renters.
Assists in collection care under supervision.
Assists with general administrative and clerical work.
Responsible for light housekeeping duties to help maintain the historic buildings (dusting sweeping and vacuuming).
Responsible for light grounds work (planting, weeding and hedge trimming) of historic property grounds.
Other duties may be assigned
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Possess a valid driver's license.
Excellent communication and conversation skills.
Ability to facilitate interactive tours and activities.
A positive, polite and professional attitude.
Demonstrated computer literacy.
Knowledge of and/or willingness to learn about American history and lifeways.
Requires consistent weekend (Saturday and Sunday) hours and some evenings.
Position:
Program Assistant- Historic Properties
FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Demands: (Check all that apply)
Balancing
X
Stooping
X
Pushing
Climbing
Crouching
X
Pulling
Crawling
Kneeling
Handling
X
Standing
X
Sitting
X
Talking
X
Turning
X
Reaching
X
Hearing
X
Seeing
X
Color Vision
Depth Perception
Mobility
Lifting: (Check one)
Carrying: (Check one)
X
A) Light
(20-25 lbs)
X
A) Light
(10-25 lbs)
B) Medium
(25-50 lbs)
B) Medium
(25-50 lbs)
C) Heavy
(50-100 lbs)
C) Heavy
(50-100 lbs)
D) Very Heavy
(over 100 lbs)
D) Very Heavy
(over 100 lbs)
Aptitudes: (Check all that apply)
Form perception
X
Problem solving
X
Motor coordination
X
Working speed (ex.wpm)
X
Finger dexterity
X
Manual dexterity
X
Computer/VDT ability
X
General learning ability
X
Clerical perception
X
Environmental Conditions: (Check all that apply)
Extreme cold
Extreme heat
Temperature changes
Wet conditions
Humid conditions
Exposure to fumes
Exposure to blood and body fluids
Noise and vibration
Exposure to chemicals
Poor ventilation
Inclement weather conditions;
Inside/outside weather conditions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.