Tourism Information Counselor 1 WAE
Tourism Information Counselor 1 WAE
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About this Job
This is a part-time position located at theCapitol Park Museum in Baton Rouge LA.
This position provides basic safety information andinterpretive services in the galleries and throughout the museum.
Mission Statement: The Louisiana State Museums collections and educational programs stimulate awareness and appreciation of our states rich and diverse history and culture.
Capitol Park Museum: From Louis Armstrong to Huey P. Long from Mardi Gras to fais-do-do and from the nation-building commerce of the Mississippi River to the life-sustaining bounty of the Gulf of Mexico the Capitol Park Museum provides a panoramic exploration of the most vibrant state in America.With thematic exhibits on diverse aspects of Louisiana history industry and culture the museum includes two permanent exhibits:Grounds for Greatness: Louisiana and the NationandThe Louisiana Experience: Discovering the Soul of America.The Capitol Park Museum tells a story of passion adventure and discovery that could have happened only in the Bayou State. Come explore a way of life like no other.Minimum Qualifications
- No training or experience required.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Professional work responsibilities include providing basic safety and interpretive services in the galleries and throughout the museum. The incumbent may also serve as initial point of contact for all visitors and groups to all Louisiana State Museum. Maintain knowledge of and fluency for all LSM programs and exhibits. Adapt to changes in schedule and job requirements. Assist the programming and education staff to implement educational programs schools tours and special events as efficiently as possible.
- Monitor galleries internally to assure safety of museum artifacts buildings and guests. Monitor and alert designated museum administrator in the event of crisis or disturbance. Monitor and maintain the flow of visitors.
- Ensure that all museum rules are followed.
- Provides information to LSM guests on LSM programming properties and other regional attractions.
- Distributes brochures maps and other LSM printed material.
- Answer visitors questions pertaining to museum exhibits the state history and culture. Refers museum gusts interested in additional LSM information to the appropriate museum personnel.
- Use computer based Point of Sale ticketing system and group reservations database. Receive cash checks and others forms of payment for museum admission. Explain museum discount programs.
- Verifies total sales and balances the cash drawer at the end of the day. Documents and explains and overages or shortages.
- Maintains working knowledge to operate various office machines such as copiers calculators and credit card machines.
- Upon completion of proper training may assist curatorial staff with cleaning of exhibits and artifacts on display.
- May assist with museum programming tours and events in visitor services or building monitoring capacity.
- Performs other duties as required.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This position will be filled as a part-time Classified WAE limited to 1245 working hours in a 12 month period. **Starting Hourly Pay varies depending on experience.**
Work Schedule:The Capitol Park Museum is open from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Tuesday-Saturday. Position may be required to work weekends.Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:
To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture Recreation and Tourism are participants in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Pacee Wallace
Department of Culture Recreation & Tourism
1051 N. 3rd Street
Baton Rouge LA 70802
Phone:
Employment Type
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