Seasonal Program Assistant - Tour Guide (Parks & Recreation)

County of Berks • Reading, PA

3d • $16 • Onsite

About The Position

New Hires Starting Rate -$16.23 per hour POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Historic Resource Supervisor, the primary responsibility of this position is to lead public tours of two on-site museums, the Gruber Wagon Works and the C. Hiester Canal Center, to visitors of all ages. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential Functions The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not necessarily limited to: Tour Guides provide information to park patrons related to the Berks County Heritage Center and the programming, activities, operations, and resources of the entire Berks County Parks System. Position will serve as a visitor center attendant, which includes the C. Howard Hiester Canal Center. The position operates an on-site snack bar and gift shop, handles ticket/admission sales, and assists, plans, and implements various related programs and events throughout the parks. Additional responsibilities include assisting with the management of the Heritage Center’s artifact and archival collection, as well as the historic collections of the Parks department. Position may also assist with Recreational programs and special events hosted at various parks within the Park System. Must be available to work weekends, summer holidays, and some evenings, May through October.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. certification from a recognized issuing agency.
• Minimum age requirement: 18
• Looking for individuals interested in or studying in areas of History, Museums, Public History, Historical Preservation, Library Sciences, or Education.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license.
• Must be able to work with visitors of all ages.
• Be comfortable with public speaking.
• Be able to take up to hour-long guided tours of the onsite museums and resources.
• Must be able to work independently, plan, implement, and follow through with responsibilities.
• Ability to handle stress.
• Physical presence at the Parks is required.
• Work involves standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds a distance of 15 feet or less.

Nice To Haves

• Valid Class C driver’s license is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead public tours of two on-site museums, the Gruber Wagon Works and the C. Hiester Canal Center, to visitors of all ages.
• Provide information to park patrons related to the Berks County Heritage Center and the programming, activities, operations, and resources of the entire Berks County Parks System.
• Serve as a visitor center attendant, which includes the C. Howard Hiester Canal Center.
• Operate an on-site snack bar and gift shop, handles ticket/admission sales
• Assist, plan, and implement various related programs and events throughout the parks.
• Assist with the management of the Heritage Center’s artifact and archival collection, as well as the historic collections of the Parks department.
• Assist with Recreational programs and special events hosted at various parks within the Park System.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED