Program Assistant - Per Diem

County of Bucks; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Bucks is seeking a Program Assistant for Historic Properties to support visitor services and public programming at historic sites. The role involves aiding in readiness, maintenance, and preservation, plus assisting with tours and site rentals.

The position requires weekend hours and some evenings, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver’s license. Candidates should have strong communication skills and an interest in American history.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Excellent communication and conversation skills.
• Ability to facilitate interactive tours and activities.
• A positive, polite and professional attitude.
• Demonstrated computer literacy.
• Knowledge of and/or willingness to learn about American history and lifeways.

Responsibilities

• Act as the initial source of information and support to visitors of the properties.
• Assist the Historic Properties Manager in the implementation of programs, activities, and special events.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for visitors.
• Conducts engaging tours on and about the historic buildings and grounds.
• Provides previews to potential site renters.
• Assists in collection care under supervision.
• Assists with general administrative and clerical work.
• Responsible for light housekeeping duties to help maintain the historic buildings.
• Responsible for light grounds work (planting, weeding and hedge trimming) of historic property grounds.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interactive tours

Professional attitude

Computer literacy

History knowledge

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Program Assistant – Historic Properties

JOB CODE: 726

DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation

UNION: 00

County of Bucks

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

GRADE:

As a valued member of the County of Bucks Parks and Recreation Department, the Program Assistant for Historic Properties performs a variety of museum duties related to visitor assistance. They will aid in the readying, maintaining and preservation at the historic properties, and assists in the implementation of public programming including visitation, tours, programs, special events and site rentals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the initial source of information and support to visitors of the properties.
• Assists the Historic Properties Manager in the implementation of programs, activities, and special events.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for visitors.
• Conducts engaging tours on and about the historic buildings and grounds.
• Provides previews to potential site renters.
• Assists in collection care under supervision.
• Assists with general administrative and clerical work.
• Responsible for light housekeeping duties to help maintain the historic buildings (dusting sweeping and vacuuming).
• Responsible for light grounds work (planting, weeding and hedge trimming) of historic property grounds.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications Required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Excellent communication and conversation skills.
• Ability to facilitate interactive tours and activities.
• A positive, polite and professional attitude.
• Demonstrated computer literacy.
• Knowledge of and/or willingness to learn about American history and lifeways.

Requires consistent weekend (Saturday and Sunday) hours and some evenings.