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.
Requirements and Skills:
- 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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.