Visitor Services Associate - Adena Mansion & Gardens

Ohio History Connection•Chillicothe, OH

1d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

A seasonal Visitor Services Associate serves as the Museum front desk attendant and guide and serves as a vital link between staff and the public. This role combines greeting guests, gift shop operation, and formal storytelling with operational duties to provide an "all-inclusive" visitor experience that spans historical narratives and natural history at a site featuring both a historical mansion and a natural wooded farm. This position will also include light garden and grounds work.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Some college preferred in education, history, or environmental interpretation.
A strong interest or background in history, science, or education; and gift shop operation.
Public speaking and education proficiency, basic math and writing skills
Indoor and Outdoor settings.
Requires availability during peak vacation periods, including weekends, holidays, and some evenings.

Nice To Haves

Public Speaking: Proficiency in oral presentations to diverse groups, with the ability to tailor technical historical or scientific information for different age levels.
Maintain a friendly, outgoing manner and follow site-specific safety protocols.
Proficiency in money handling skills.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary ambassador for the institution, greeting arrivals, answering general inquiries, and facilitating hands-on learning experiences for visitors.
Museum & mansion guide for visitors.
Maintain museum front desk and gift shop operations. Including greeting visitors, collecting money, sales and general museum care.
Maintain the functionality and cleanliness of both the mansion and interpretive trails; handle gift shop sales, ticket distribution, and site security rounds.
Light garden and grounds work and volunteer crew leader.

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