Historic Site Assistant (part time)

County of Blair • Altoona, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

An opening exists at Fort Roberdeau Historic Site in Sinking Valley, Blair County, Pennsylvania, for a part-time historic site assistant who will work up to a maximum of 999 hours per anniversary year. Our hire will work on special events; assist with or conduct tours and educational interpretation sessions; prepare materials for interpretative stations; staff gift shop, demonstrate understanding of store policies, balance cash drawer, price and display merchandise; answer telephone; perform varied support tasks; and assist with winterization of Fort buildings.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of two years' work experience
• Dependability and flexibility to be available varied hours (including weekends)
• Strong customer service orientation
• Proficient interpersonal relations and communications skills
• Creativity
• Interest in history, education, tourism, or serving in an ambassador role
• Must be performed on site in Blair County, Pennsylvania
• Employer cannot provide work visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Work on special events
• Assist with or conduct tours and educational interpretation sessions
• Prepare materials for interpretative stations
• Staff gift shop
• Balance cash drawer
• Price and display merchandise
• Answer telephone
• Perform varied support tasks
• Assist with winterization of Fort buildings

Benefits

• Incumbents are not eligible for benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED