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Hiring Agency:

Nebraska State Historical Society - Agency 54

Location:

Crawford, NE

Hiring Rate:

$15.010

Job Posting:

JR2025-00021924 TOURISM GUIDE (Open)

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Job Description:

Nebraska State Historical Society, NSHS, at the Fort Robinson History Center is seeking an individual primarily focused in providing living history interpretation and assist in the historical tours around Fort Robinson. Not only does this position require an in-depth knowledge of Fort Robinson, late nineteenth century military history/Great Plains Indian Wars, the American West and Westward Expansion, but also being able to share these histories in a first-person living history capacity. This includes, wearing historically accurate uniforms and clothing during tours and while stationed at one of a dozen historical buildings for our visitors.

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 (Depending on Agency 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: Provide enthusiastic and energetic historical tours in cooperation with the Nebraska Game & Parks. Communicate various histories and stories while stationed at various Fort Robinson NSHS historical buildings in period accurate clothing. Being able to quickly learn, adapt, and utilize research-based material about Fort Robinson history and other related subjects. Greet people at the different NSHS historical locations at the Fort Robinson History Center and around the fort grounds. Collect admissions and sells merchandise in the gift shop, providing excellent customer service. Assist in stocking and maintaining 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 custodial duties and other light regular housekeeping duties. Performs other duties 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: 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: Start/End Dates- preferred dates of employment are May 1 to September 7. We can accommodate around school schedules for beginning or ending dates if necessary.  

* This position is a temporary seasonal position the effective dates of the position are listed just above

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of, or desire to learn, Nebraska's history, culture and the western United States. Ability to interact with the public professionally, work well with people of all ages and abilities. Excellent customer service skills, outgoing and friendly personality. Regular and reliable attendance is required. Attention to detail is a must. Temporary housing is available with this position but not required. 

 

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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.