Guest Services Agent Part-Time Ute Indian Museum

HISTORY COLORADO has a strong commitment to diversity inclusion and cultural competency because of that we are continuously seeking to recruit individuals who will enhance this diversity and ultimately the effectiveness of our organization.

Two foundational things are true at History Colorado: We love Colorado. And we believe in the transformative power of history. We are a people-driven history-centered movement building a better future. We are stronger when we do this together building new knowledge and shared meaning that improves lives today and for our descendants.

As an agency of the State of Colorado and a non-profit organization we are committed to serving all Coloradans. We offer access to our states history through enriching experiences at eleven museums and historic sites with dynamic and relevant exhibits and activities. We work with school groups and young learners through field trips day camps and traveling programs. Were also home to a free public research center Colorados Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (OAHP) and the Colorado State Historical Fund (SHF) the nations largest preservation program of its kind. We steward 15 million objects photographs and archival resources that make up the States collection and serve tens of thousands of learners of all ages through dynamic programs.

We strive to be a place of belonging for all Coloradans. Were committed to Colorados diverse communities through education engagement and access. We know were succeeding when more voices perspectives and experiences are part of History Colorado.Its our vision that every Coloradan feels rooted draws strength from those who have come before us and knows they belong in this place.

In pursuit of a more just and equitable Colorado we embody thegrounding virtueslisted below as the foundation of all aspects of our work: our thinking communication process outcomes and evaluation. Our work is guided by for and of the communities we build belong to and serve and we commit to:

• Being in Community

• Amplifying and Centering Voices of Black Indigenous and People of Color

• Co-creation and Shared Authority

• Humility and Reflection

• Responsiveness and Flexibility

• Shared Destiny

If you are considering a career opportunity with the goal of making a difference consider joining the dedicated people at History Colorado. We offer fantastic benefits including:

• Strong secure yet flexible retirement benefits including aPERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Planplus 401K and 457 plans

• Medical and dental health plans:

• Employer supplementedHealth Savings Account

• Paid life insurance plus additional optional life insurance options

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave accruals

• BenefitHubstate employee discount program

• State of Healthemployee wellness program

• Excellent work-life programs such as flexible schedules and more.

Mission Statement:We are Colorado. Together our generational work centers communities deepens knowledge and catalyzes the transformative power of history.

Equity Diversity and Inclusion

The State of Colorado believes that equity diversity and inclusion drive our success and we encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore in all aspects of the employment process we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy medical condition related to pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status genetic information or military status (with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Position Description: The Guest Services Specialist will assist Community Museum staff with museum daily operations and provide a welcoming environment to all visitors. This Is a part-time regular position with benefrts and holiday compensation. Weekend schedules and holidays are required.
Duties include:

• Ensure that museum admission gift shop and membership sales daily tours programs and activities run smoothly
• Answer questions about the museum and the area
• Provide support for our volunteer team.
• Give tours or assist with programs if necessary such as stack chairs move tables load and unload dishwashers to assist with programs.
• Open and close the museum
• Complete a visual check of all areas of the museum to check for anything out of the ordinary report any concerns to staff.
• Maintain overall appearance of the facility as directed
• Open close and operate cash register and dally sales records for days onsite this includes counting the cash register at the beginning and end of the shift recording all sales and reporting on the dally transactions and attendance.
• Assist with running programs for the public Including school field trips museum tours and other special events.
• Assist with special projects and events as assigned.
  
  

Desired Skills & Experience: experience working In museums the tourism industry retail and/or customer service experience with Excel and Google Sheets a plus comfortable working independently excellent communication skills required knowledge of local area and surrounding attractions Is helpful.

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Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application but will be used to supplement information to the application. Part of the selection process for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application materials. Therefore it is paramount that in the experience portion of your application you describe the extent that you possess the education experience and competencies outlined in the job announcement as well as the special and/or preferred qualifications. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions may prevent you from competing in subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.

A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Felony convictions or conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions it is your responsibility to provide Human Resources with an official disposition of any charges.