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Tourist Counselor

State of Kansas
Kansas, KS Temporary
POSTED ON 4/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2025

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy :

Job Posting : Open Until Filled

Kansas Historical Society

If you have a love for Kansas history and would like to share this with others, then you may be interested in becoming an Alternate at the Grinter Place Historic Site , 1420 S 78 th St, Kansas City, KS 66111-3208.

www.kshs.org

About the Position :

Who can apply : Anyone

Classified / Unclassified Service : Classified

Full / Part-time : Part-Time

Regular / Temporary : Temporary

Work Schedule : Days

Eligible to Receive Benefits : No

Veterans' Preference Eligible : Yes

Compensation :

  • Hourly Pay Range : $15.03

Employment Benefits :

  • Work-Life Balance programs : parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
  • Employee discounts with the STAR Program
  • Position Summary & Responsibilities :

    Position Summary :

    Hours are sporadic, as you would be responsible for operating the site in the absence of the Site Administrator or if they require assistance for school tours / events. Must be able to work weekdays / weekends when required. Must be responsible to handle all aspects of running the site, including but not limited to : opening and closing procedures, answering phone calls daily and emails when needed, collecting admissions, greeting visitors and conducting tours, interpreting the history of the site, operating the gift shop, and monitoring the physical site. Required to have a basic knowledge of computers and ability to learn and operate our TAM retail system.

    Qualifications :

    Minimum Qualifications

  • Applicants need a working knowledge of Kansas history and a willingness to learn about the Grinter Place Historic Site.
  • Applicants should have a willingness to learn the tour interpreter's manual and have a general affinity for history.
  • Must be self-motivated and able to work mostly alone without direct supervision.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Completion of a bachelor's degree in history or liberal arts or working towards a degree is preferred.
  • Experience as an employee or volunteer in a museum setting can be substituted.
  • Retail experience a plus.
  • Recruiter Contact Information :

    Name : Bill Nicks

    Email : Bill.Nicks@ks.gov

    Phone : 913-299-0373

    Required documents for this application to be complete :

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  • DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)

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  • How to Claim Veterans Preference

  • Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE) : Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.
  • Learn more about claiming Veteran's Preference

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

    If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the recruiter.

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