Tourist Counselor

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

Job Posting: Open Until Filled

Kansas Historical Society

If you have a love for Kansas history and would like to share this with others, then you may be interested in becoming an Alternate at the

Grinter Place Historic Site , 1420 S 78 th St, Kansas City, KS 66111-3208.

kshs.org

About the Position:

Who can apply:

Anyone

Classified/Unclassified Service:

Classified

Full/Part-time:

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary:

Temporary

Work Schedule:

Days

Eligible to Receive Benefits:

No

Veterans' Preference Eligible:

Yes

Compensation:

Hourly Pay Range:

$15.03
Employment Benefits:

Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
Employee discounts with the STAR Program
Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

Hours are sporadic, as you would be responsible for operating the site in the absence of the Site Administrator or if they require assistance for school tours/events. Must be able to work weekdays/weekends when required. Must be responsible to handle all aspects of running the site, including but not limited to: opening and closing procedures, answering phone calls daily and emails when needed, collecting admissions, greeting visitors and conducting tours, interpreting the history of the site, operating the gift shop, and monitoring the physical site. Required to have a basic knowledge of computers and ability to learn and operate our TAM retail system.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants need a working knowledge of Kansas history and a willingness to learn about the Grinter Place Historic Site.
Applicants should have a willingness to learn the tour interpreter's manual and have a general affinity for history.
Must be self-motivated and able to work mostly alone without direct supervision.
Preferred Qualifications

Completion of a bachelor's degree in history or liberal arts or working towards a degree is preferred.
Experience as an employee or volunteer in a museum setting can be substituted.
Retail experience a plus.
Recruiter Contact Information:

Name : Bill Nicks

Email : ***

Phone : ***

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