Visitor Services Associate - (23143552)
Department Overview:
The Montana Department of Commerce works with statewide and local partners, private industry and small businesses to enhance and sustain economic prosperity in Montana. The Department works to improve the state's economy through business creation, expansion, retention, and diversification of the state's economic base; provides direct technical assistance, grants and loans for Montana's entrepreneurs, businesses and their employees; strengthens the economy through the promotion of tourism development, promoting and protecting historic sites, and marketing Montana as a travel and filmmaking destination; promotes access to new markets, both foreign and domestic, for Montana goods and services; provides financing for homeownership and rental assistance opportunities for Montana families; and develops and improves public infrastructure and housing for Montana citizens by providing grants and technical assistance to Montana communities and counties.
Job Overview
The Montana Heritage Commission preserves and manages historic resources in Virginia City and Nevada City and promotes the appreciation of history through quality visitor experience. The MHC is hiring 12 seasonal worker positions. Weekends and extended hours are required with the season beginning mid May and ends in September (Labor Day).
These positions will be working at the Virginia City Depot, Nevada City Museum, River of Gold Panning Experience, and on the Alder Gulch Shortline Railroad.
There are 12 Visitor Services Associate positions open. These seasonal workers will have rotating schedules at the different locations- Virginia City Depot, Nevada City Museum, River of Gold, and Alder Gulch Shortline Railroad. Employees must be flexible in order to work varied shifts as well as a variety of concessions.
2024 Season
Training week – May 18th – 24th
Season – May 25th – Sept. 2nd
These positions will be eligible for a statutory $1.50 an hour base pay increase effective July 1, 2024.
Experience
All of the duties listed above will be taught and practiced during our training week and during the season. Previous experience is not required when it comes to conducting/driving train or gold panning.
How to apply
Apply online by submitting your resume. References will not be contacted until after interview process is completed and you will be notified when we will be reaching out to them. (Please Note: You do not need to complete the “work experience” or the “education & certifications” portion of the application process in our recruiting system. You only need to upload the requested documentation.)
Other important information to be aware of
Applicant Pool Statement: Not Applicable Training Assignment: This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.
16.50 - 19.50 Hourly
Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package Eligibility: Retirement Plan Optional
: 12 Employee Status: Seasonal (less than 6 mos) Schedule: Variable
: Day Job
: Yes, 5 % of the Time
: Virginia City
Agency: Department of Commerce Union: 000 - None
: Jan 15, 2024, 7:00:00 AM
: Ongoing
Required Application Materials: Resume
Contact Name: Shannin Danko | Contact Email: sdanko@mt.gov | Contact Phone: 406-841-2074 The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.
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