Historic Site Programmer

Job Description:

Historic Site Programmer

Description

Summary

Minimum Starting Salary: $23.00 hourly, depending on qualifications

The City of Waco Seeks:

A motivated and service-oriented professional to oversee visitor services programs, retail operations, and front-line staff at the Waco Mammoth National Monument historic site.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required:

• Associate's degree in Parks & Recreation, Business or Public Administration, or a related field
• 2 years of Experience in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Texas Driver's License
• Must successfully complete any additional background checks required for the position, which may include a CJIS background check, federal background check, or other applicable screenings (e.g., FAA).

Position Description:

Under basic supervision, manages visitor services programs, retail operations, and staff of the Waco Mammoth National Monument (WMNM) historic site.

Essential Functions:

• Assists site manager with duties relating to operations of historic site.
• Manages visitor services and retail operations and staff; manages budget for sales and inventory; compiles data, analyzes financial and operational information and generates management reports.
• Researches merchandise items and selects quantities of merchandise needed.
• Manages staff; assigns tasks and projects; trains and evaluates staff; develops staff skills and conducts performance evaluations; meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload and operational issues.
• Provides courteous service to the public with tours and information, fee collection and merchandise sales; performs duties within scope of authority and training and in compliance with City policies.
• Leads tours of the WMNM and explains history and details of the site; assists with special event planning, marketing, promotions, developing exhibits, and educational/interpretive materials.
• Maintains fund accounts and records; assists with purchasing, merchandising, special events and museum programs.
• Supervision, training and mentoring of historic site assistant (FT and PT)
• May be required to respond afterhours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.

The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.

To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.

Why Work For Waco:

• Meaningful and challenging work
• Make a difference and improve communities
• Competitive Salary and Benefits
  • Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance
  • Longevity Pay
  • And More!
• Chance to do work you are passionate about
• Desire to give back

Salary:

$22.41 Hourly