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Hiring Agency:

Nebraska State Historical Society - Agency 54

Location:

Crawford, NE

Hiring Rate:

$15.010

Job Posting:

JR2025-00021918 TOURISM GUIDE (Open)

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Job Description:

Nebraska State Historical Society at the Fort Robinson History Center is seeking a visitor focused and engaging tourism guide for our summer 2024 season. The position will interact with visitors through site programming and gift shop sales, help maintain our historical structures and green spaces for best visitor experiences, and share information about the fort and its historical significance as well as other interests around the area. Fort Robinson’s exquisite views and rich history offer a truly unique experience for staff and visitors to share.

Look at what we have to offer!
• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement when within budget
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment

At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!

 

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 classification.

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.

Preferred Qualifications: High School graduate and experience with customer service 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.

Start/End Dates- preferred dates of employment are May 1 to September 30, 2026. We can accommodate around school schedules for beginning or ending dates if necessary.

*** This is a Temporary Seasonal Position with date ranges listed above. ***

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of, or desire to learn, Nebraska's 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, and ability to operate a cash register and make change using the POS system.

 

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Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.