Historic Site Assistant

City of Waco • Waco, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This role will provide customer assistance, tours, and cashiering services to the public at the Waco Mammoth National Monument (WMNM) historic site. Under basic supervision, assists site managers with organizational and financial duties and provides customer assistance with tours and programming services to the public for the Waco Mammoth National Monument (WMNM) historic site.

Requirements

• Valid Texas Driver's License
• Associate's degree in history, Archeology, Paleontology, Business, Public Administration, or a related field
• 1 year of customer service experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must successfully complete any additional background checks required for the position, which may include a CJIS background check, federal background check, or other applicable screenings (e.g., FAA).

Responsibilities

• Assists site manager with duties relating to operations of historic site.
• Provides courteous service to the public with tours and information, fee collection and merchandise sales; performs duties within scope of authority and training and in compliance with City policies.
• Leads tours of the WMNM and explains history and details of the site; assists with special event planning, marketing, promotions, developing exhibits and interpretive materials.
• Maintains fund accounts and records; assists with purchasing, merchandising, special events and museum programs.
• Trains and mentors part-time historic site assistants.
• Operates a City utility vehicle to access various work sites and transport people, equipment, and materials; occasionally uses a personal vehicle to attend community outreach and engagement events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree