Salary: $12.00 Hourly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: TG2023
Department: Recreation
Opening Date: 09/01/2023
Closing Date: 9/15/2023 4:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
General Summary
This position involves acting as a tour guide of Magnolia Mound historic house, providing information, answering questions, opening/closing the gate and building, souvenir and ticket sales, cash remittance, serving refreshments. There is considerable personal interaction, mainly face to face , with the general public.
Requirements and Job Specifications
Education: High school graduate; some college preferred.
Other: One – two years experience in sales or as a tour guide or both; experience in a public/service position. Basic Mathematical aptitude. Ability to operate electronic cash register. Some knowledge of and interest in history (preferably Louisiana ); strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate well with the public; good speaking voice and professional presentation.
Functions and Duties
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Greeting customers
- Providing information
- Answering questions while guiding tours of house and property
- Opening and closing gate, house, kitchen, gift shop
- Selling goods in shop
- Accepting an accounting for cash
- Balancing cash receipts
- Setting up and serving refreshments.
Supplemental Information
5-6 hours per day, 29 hours per week, with some weekend work.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
You must include all relevant education and experience on your official BREC online application or it will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for this vacancy. Complete each section of this application (i.e. work experience, education, etc.) to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement.
An offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment criminal background check, Motor Vehicle Records check, and drug screen
2023 PART-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
The following benefit components have been approved by the BREC Commission as part of the valuable supplemental compensation package for part time employees. However, the Commission has the right at any time to amend, modify or change components; benefit provisions; eligibility requirements; and contributory rates. Each benefit is also subject to change by the authority of each governing body.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: BREC has adopted a deferred compensation plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions. BREC provides 4% contribution match for part-time employees. Upon request, a Nationwide Retirement Solutions representative can meet individually with each participant to review eligibility, participation, and investment opportunities. For assistance in setting up or making adjustments to your account call 877-677-3678.
CREDIT UNION: Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Baton Rouge City Parish Employee’s Federal Credit Union. One may choose to participate in a variety of banking services including checking, savings, Christmas Clubs, direct payroll deposit, major credit cards or personal loans. Eligibility and rates are determined by the credit union governing board.
EMPLOYEE/FACILITY PRIVILEGE: BREC employees who actively participate in BREC programs gain a better knowledge and understanding of facility needs. This generates understanding and cooperation in interdepartmental needs. Some restrictions may apply.
PAID TIME OFF: Part-time employees who work a minimum of 29 hours per week and at least 1,450 hours will be eligible to accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) hours. The purpose of the “Paid Time Off” benefit is to allow part time employees greater flexibility to take time off for vacation, sick and/or personal time. The maximum accrual is 40 hours per fiscal year. Once employees reach the cap, the employee will not accumulate any more PTO until some of the time in the account is utilized. After the balance goes below the maximum, the employee will begin accruing PTO again. Except for illness, employees are required to obtain supervisor approval in advance for the time off.
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Have you ever volunteered for BREC? Yes or No. If so, in what capacity and what location?
02
What describes your education level? Please select below.
- High School or G.E.D.
- Some College
- Associate’s Degree
- Vocational/Technical Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree or higher
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Do you possess at least one year of experience in sales or as a tour guide in a museum setting?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have some knowledge and/or strong interest in history (particularly Louisiana history)?
- Yes
- No
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This position requires public speaking. Are you comfortable speaking in public in a clear and professional manner, to moderately sized groups?
- Yes
- No
Required Question