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Fort Bridger State Historic Site maintains and interprets historic structures and remnants from its 5 eras of occupation which include the Mountain Men, Mormons, Military, Milkbarn/ Motel, and Museum. The site also interprets the many trails that came through Fort Bridger including the Oregon Trail, California Trail, Mormon Pioneer Trail, Pony Express Trail, Overland Trail, Cherokee Trail, and Lincoln Highway. Fort Bridger State Historic Site is hiring two seasonal positions for the winter. These types of seasonal positions are to be filled as part of this announcement: Interpretation/Curation, and Maintenance. The employment season is from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Some seasonal positions may begin earlier in the year and/or extend longer into the fall.
Job Responsibility:
Greet visitors, collect admission fees, and provide excellent customer service
Answer visitor questions and provide pertinent information about the site, including interpretation and orientation of facilities and local points of interest
Handle monetary transactions, which include fee collection and gift shop sales
Responsible for cash register reconciliation
Perform guided tours of the site
Responsible for restocking gift shop shelves and tracking inventory
Answer a multi-line telephone system, transferring calls to appropriate personnel
Assist with general administrative duties, reports, and data entry
Perform opening and closing duties, as well as cleaning and maintenance as needed
Provide janitorial services in the buildings and will assist with special projects and events
Perform routine building, grounds, and landscape maintenance, minor carpentry repairs, painting, and mowing
Assist with the set-up and the take-down of facilities during special events
Assist staff in the construction, installation, maintenance, and renovation of grounds and buildings, and in preventive maintenance
Clean and service restrooms, shelters, and buildings, and remove litter from grounds, parking lots, and other public areas
Operate and/or drive a variety of vehicles, and light and heavy equipment
Operate various maintenance equipment, such as mowers, weed eaters, leaf blowers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, and other equipment required in daily operations
Utilize various hand and power tools
Follow proper handling and safety procedures involving cleaning chemicals and fuel products encountered in daily operations, including proper Personal Protective Equipment usage
Provide excellent customer service
May interact with the visiting public, answering basic questions
Requirements:
Must have a valid driver's license
Must be at least 16 years of age
Detail-oriented, accurate, and thorough in completing assignments/tasks
Good interpersonal skills allowing the ability to interact with visitors from around the world
Willingness to work on a variety of assignments every day
Experience in handling money, cash registers, and retail sales
Must possess excellent customer service skills
Ability to manage and complete multiple projects with variable timelines and scopes of work
Basic construction and maintenance knowledge
Basic operational knowledge of light and heavy equipment use, as well as hand and power tools
Basic safety awareness of equipment use
Must work outdoors in all weather conditions
Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds, with or without assistance