Nebraska State Historical Society at the Chimney Rock Museum and the Ethel and Christopher J. Abbott Visitor Center is seeking a visitor-focused and engaging tourism guide from May to September. The position 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.
Special Note: We are hiring for two full-time Tourism Guides at the Chimney Rock location.
Job Duties
- Focus on housekeeping functions that includes some light maintenance and/or custodial needs inside and around the museum.
- Greet all site visitors in person or by phone and provides information on exhibits and events.
- Assist group and other 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 communicate when products are low.
- Balance and prepare daily sales reports and other essential reports using POS systems.
- Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification.
