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Bayard, NE - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 18 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Hiring Agency:

Nebraska State Historical Society - Agency 54


Location:

Bayard NE


Hiring Rate:

$15.010


Job Posting:

JR2026- Tourism Aide/Guide (Open)


Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed job is posted as open until closed):


Job Description:

Nebraska State Historical Society at Chimney Rock and the Ethel S. & Christopher J. Abbott Visitor Center is seeking a visitor focused and engaging tourism guides from May - September. These positions will interact with visitors from around the world through site programming and gift shop sales help maintain our Museum and Visitor Center and green spaces for best visitor experiences. The Tourism guide is to also share information about Chimney Rock and its historical significance as well as other interests around the area. Most of the working time is assisting visitors at the front desk taking admission gift store sales and general reception work at the museum.

Designated as a National Historic Site on August 9 1956 Chimney Rock and the Ethel and Christopher J. Abbott Visitor Center are maintained and operated by the Nebraska State Historical Society. Towering to the heavens is how one pioneer described Chimney Rock the most recognized landmark along the Oregon Trail. Today the museum pays tribute to those who traveled the trails and features unique exhibits and a gift shop with one-of-a-kind items.


Job Duties:

  • Greet all site visitors in person or by phone and provides information on exhibits and events.

  • Walk to sites and outdoors as needed

  • Provide tours to visiting groups and answer tourist inquiries sharing historical information and local tourism.

  • Collect admissions and sell merchandise in the gift shop providing excellent customer service.

  • Stock and maintain merchandise on the sales floor and communicates when products are low.

  • Balance and prepare daily sales reports and other essential reports using POS systems.

  • Assist with light housekeeping functions maintenance and/or custodial needs inside museum

  • Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the class

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Experience in public contact OR coursework/training or experience in history art history recreation event planning or areas related to Nebraska history geography or culture.

Other:Regular and Reliable attendance is required.


Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of or desire to learn Nebraskas history and culture.

  • Ability to interact with the public professionally work well with people of all ages and abilities.

  • Excellent customer service skills outgoing and friendly personality.

  • Dependable; reliable attendance.

  • Attention to detail.

  • Ability to operate a cash register and make change using the POS system.

These will be seasonal part-time positions starting in May and Ending in September.


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Opportunity Statement

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The work we do matters!Hiring Agency:Nebraska State Historical Society - Agency 54Location: Bayard NEHiring Rate:$15.010Job Posting:JR2026- Tourism Aide/Guide (Open)Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed job is posted as open until closed):Job Description:Nebraska State Historic...
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