GUIDE TRAINEE HISTORICAL MONUMENT

State of California; California; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California is seeking a Guide Trainee for the Historical Monument at Hearst Castle. The role involves leading tours, interpreting the monument's historic, artistic, cultural, architectural and natural aspects, and ensuring public safety and respect for the site.

Work is in San Luis Obispo County, outdoors in variable weather, with hours up to 1500 per year and in-office telework restrictions. Background checks via Live Scan are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements are specified in the Class Specification.
• Background investigation via Live Scan is required prior to appointment.
• Priority consideration for CalWORKs recipients; verification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct guided tours of monument buildings and grounds.
• Provide interpretation of historic, artistic, cultural, architectural, and natural features.
• Diplomatically convey monument rules to the public and help protect the facility.

Job description

Job Posting:GUIDE TRAINEE HISTORICAL MONUMENT

Department of Parks & Recreation

JC-534872 -

JC-534872 - GUIDE TRAINEE HISTORICAL MONUMENT GUIDE TRAINEE HISTORICAL MONUMENT

$18.26 - $22.08 per Hour New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/7/2026

GUIDE TRAINEE, HISTORICAL MONUMENT– SAN LUIS OBISPO COAST DISTRICT / HEARSTCASTLE. Priority consideration will be given to any person receiving State public assistance under the CalWORKs program. Applicants who receive State public assistance need to identify their status as a CalWORKs recipient in the comments area on the application. Applicants must submit a verification of their CalWORKs eligibility status, which may include the most recent Notice of Action showing TANF eligibility or a copy of your last aid check stub. If verification is not submitted with the application, the application will not be processed. (Applicants may obtain verification from the CalWORKs program).

This position works under the direct supervision of the Guide II Supervisors and under the general direction of the Museum Director. The reporting location is the Hilltop Guide Section Office at Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument.

The duties for the Guide Trainee will include conducting guided tours of the monument buildings and grounds. The tours/ interpretation provided to the public should encompass the historic, artistic, cultural, architectural, and natural aspects of the monument. Occasionally will provide roving and stationary interpretation to the public on the monument grounds and other areas as needed. The incumbent will also diplomatically convey monument rules and regulations to the public. They will do so in a way to maintain the integrity of the monument and aid in the protection of the facility from theft, damage, and vandalism.

This position may work up to 1500 hours within 12 consecutive months. This position is designated as not telework eligible.

The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.

State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position please contact Carrie Arnold, [e-mail].

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Work shifts ranging in length from 4 to 10.5 hours, depending on scheduling and operational need. This position requires working outdoors in any kind of weather. All duties will be performed in compliance with state and district health and safety plans and policies.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• GUIDE TRAINEE HISTORICAL MONUMENT

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: San Luis Obispo County

Telework: In Office

Facility: San Luis Obispo Coast District

Department Information

The mission of California State Parks is to provide for the health, inspiration, and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation.

All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.