Historical Programs & Visitor Services Specialist

City of Chesapeake Virginia; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Chesapeake, Virginia, invites applications for a part-time Recreation Specialist I - Historical Services to support programs, events, and facilities that promote local history and recreation. The role focuses on customer service, daily facility operations, educational programs, and the preservation of historic assets, with shifts that may include days, evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

Work locations include Historical Village, Northwest River Park, Chesapeake Arboretum,

Qualifications

• Requires vocational/educational qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to residents, visitors, volunteers, program participants, community groups, and employees.
• Conduct daily visitor and storefront operations, including POS transactions, memberships, program registration, rentals, gift shop sales, visitor information, inventory, and ordering.
• Use ActiveNet to process transactions and deposits and maintain proper cash-handling procedures in accordance with City policies and procedures.
• Assist with the development, scheduling, and implementation of interpretive and educational programs, tours, field trips, exhibitions, workshops, preservation activities, and special events.
• Assist with the writing, design, and installation of interpretive signs, panels, labels, and other educational materials.
• Assist with the inspection, documentation, inventory, and preservation of historic structures, artifacts, collections, and other historical assets.
• Maintain databases, records, logs, itineraries, inventories, work orders, and other documentation related to historical collections, heritage tourism, programs, events, and facility operations.
• Perform general administrative and office duties, including filing, copying, data entry, proofreading, and processing routine reports and paperwork.
• Assist with basic facility operations, housekeeping, and general oversight to help maintain clean, safe, and welcoming facilities.
• Support the setup, breakdown, and cleanup of City-sponsored events, including arranging tables, chairs, displays, and recreational equipment and assisting with post-event activities.
• Assist with departmental special projects, programs, events, and other Parks, Recreation, and Tourism activities as assigned.

Job description

The City of Chesapeake, Virginia, invites applications for a part-time Recreation Specialist I - Historical Services to support programs, events, and facilities that promote local history and recreation. The role focuses on customer service, daily facility operations, educational programs, and the preservation of historic assets, with shifts that may include days, evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

Work locations include Historical Village, Northwest River Park, Chesapeake Arboretum,