TOURISM INFORMATION COUNSELOR 1 or 2 (LA Delta Music Museum)

TOURISM INFORMATION COUNSELOR 1 or 2 (LA Delta Music Museum)

Salary

$2,085.00 - $3,572.00 Monthly

Location

Ferriday, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

224129

Department

DOS-Secretary of State

Opening Date

07/30/2026

Closing Date

8/13/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits

About this Job

The mission of the Secretary of States office is to serve the public by meeting its legal responsibilities of collecting, securing, and communicating information that enhances commerce, ensures the integrity of Louisianas elections, and preserves, presents, and makes accessible government information essential to Louisianas operations and its recorded history.

Are you passionate about local history and enjoy sharing your knowledge with others? The Louisiana Delta Music Museum in Ferriday, LA, is seeking an enthusiastic and engaging Tourism Info Counselor 1 or 2 to lead visitors through our galleries and exhibits. In this role, you will play a key part in creating memorable and educational experiences for our diverse audience, from school groups to special visitors.

Minimum Qualifications

No training or experience required.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Welcomes tourists and serves as a tour guide.

• Provides information on localities, museums, parks, events, and other attractions to visit.

• Distributes brochures and maps.

• Schedule events.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Tourism Information Counselor 1 or 2

Division: Museum Division / One (1) vacancy

Location: Ferriday, LA

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

• Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Ashley Rathcke, HR Specialist

Secretary of State Nancy Landry

Human Resource Division

P. O. Box 94125

Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9125

ashley.rathcke@sos.la.gov

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veterans Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

Employer State of Louisiana

Address 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone (866) 783-5462

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm