Seasonal WY Territorial Prison

Overview

The Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site (WTPSHS) is a unique location with a varied and unexpected story. Located along I-80, and close to downtown Laramie, WTPSHS is the perfect place to spend your summer. You’ll learn new skills, gain work experience, and interact with visitors from all over the world. Enjoy easy access to the many outdoor activities Wyoming has to offer.

There are two types of seasonal positions to be filled as part of this announcement. Seasonal employment is typically from May to mid-October, 40 hours per week, 8 AM to 5 PM. The work schedule includes working weekends, holidays, and some evenings as needed.

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For more detailed information about job duties, refer to the Essential Functions for each category of the seasonal position.

Human Resource Contact:  / stacy.sprengeler

Seasonal Docents/Visitor Services Associates
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• Greet visitors and answer questions about the history of the Site and provide an orientation of the facilities.
• Lead group tours on a regular basis.
• Acquire the necessary additional knowledge to give accurate, informative, and engaging tours
• Assist with research as needed for interactive interpretive programs.
• Participate in and help coordinate onsite programs and events.
• Follow established procedures, specific directions, and instructions.
• Explain rules and regulations to visitors to protect and preserve the site s natural, historical, and cultural features.
• Handle monetary transactions, which include fee collection and gift shop sales.
• Responsible for daily shift reports and cash register reconciliation.
• Restock gift shop shelves and assist with store inventory tracking.
• Answer a multi-line telephone system, transferring calls to appropriate personnel.
• Perform opening and closing duties, as well as janitorial and cleaning duties as needed.
• Must present a professional appearance and friendly manner at all times.
• Must work independently.
• Assist with general administrative duties.
• Assist Laramie District sites with special projects and events.

Seasonal Maintenance Worker
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• Clean and service restrooms, shelters, and buildings, and remove trash from buildings, grounds, parking lots, and other public areas.
• Assist staff in the maintenance and renovation of grounds and buildings, and in preventive maintenance.
• Operate and/or drive various vehicles and light equipment.
• Operate various maintenance equipment, including riding 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 when using cleaning chemicals and fuel products encountered in daily operations, including proper Personal Protective Equipment.
• Must work independently and follow established procedures, specific directions, and instructions.
• Provide excellent customer service. May interact with the visiting public, answering basic questions.
• Assist all Laramie District sites with special projects and events.

For all seasonal positions, preference will be given to applicants who are professional while providing excellent customer service.

Must have a valid driver s license. Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Ability to manage and complete multiple projects with variable timelines and scopes of work
• Ability to be accurate and thorough in completing assignments/tasks on time
• Must possess excellent customer service skills with the ability to interact with visitors from around the world
• Skill in handling money, operating cash registers, and retail sales
• Knowledge of American and Wyoming history
• Basic operational knowledge of light equipment use, hand tools, and power tools.
• Basic safety awareness of equipment use

None - See Preferences

• Must work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds, with or without assistance.

• FLSA:
  Non-exempt
• Please indicate which type of seasonal position you are interested in (Docent/Visitor Services/Tour Guide or Maintenance) when completing the supplemental questions.
• Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices.

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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD…