Visitor Services Associate

Visitor Services Associate (26141340)

Position Title:

Visitor Services Associate

• (26141340)

Department Overview:

The Montana Department of Commerce works with statewide and local partners, private industry, and small businesses to enhance and sustain economic prosperity in Montana. The Department works to improve the state's economy through business creation, expansion, retention, and diversification of the state's economic base; provides direct technical assistance, grants and loans for Montana's entrepreneurs, businesses and their employees; strengthens the economy through the promotion of tourism development, promoting and protecting historic sites, and marketing Montana as a travel and filmmaking destination; promotes access to new markets, both foreign and domestic, for Montana goods and services; provides financing for homeownership and rental assistance opportunities for Montana families; and develops and improves public infrastructure and housing for Montana citizens by providing grants and technical assistance to Montana communities and counties. Department of Commerce values their employees and here are some of the core competencies that the Department believes in: Commitment, Communication, Initiative and Accountability, Influence, Personal Effectiveness, and Thinking and Problem Solving.

Job Overview:

The Montana Heritage Commission preserves and manages historic resources in Virginia City and Nevada City and promotes the appreciation of history through quality visitor experience. The MHC is hiring seasonal short-term worker positions not to exceed 90 workdays. Weekends and extended hours are required with the season beginning mid-May and ending in September (Labor Day). Visitor Service Associate Tasks These positions will be working at the Virginia City Depot, Nevada City Museum, and on the Alder Gulch Shortline Railroad.

• Sell tickets/passes for NC Museum, Railroad
• Use a cash register, counting money and use a credit card machine to collect sales
• Maintain head counts for venues
• Greet visitors and give out information on history regarding the area and attractions
• Stock merchandise
• Other duties as assigned These Short Term Workers will have rotating schedules at the different locations
• Virginia City Depot, Nevada City Museum, and Alder Gulch Shortline Railroad.

Employees must be flexible in order to work varied shifts as well as a variety of concessions. Shared housing provided for employees who stay the whole season (ending Labor Day). Resume is required. Please make sure the resume is attached, prior to uploading, by checking the box next to the attachment that is marked "relevant". The resume must be attached in order to be considered for this position. If your online application does not have the required attachment, this will result in your application being considered incomplete and removed from further consideration. This position is open until filled; applications will be reviewed bi-weekly. Qualifications

• External The above knowledge, skills, and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and one (1) year of job-related experience.

Other combinations of equivalent education and experience may be considered. This agency participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, Link to E-Verify Website.

Applicant Pool Statement:

If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

Training Assignment:

Not Applicable Salary:

$ 19.00

• 21.

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Hourly Telework Eligibility:

Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package Eligibility:

Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan Number of Openings : 3

Employee Status:

Seasonal Schedule:

Variable Job Type : Standard Shift : Day Job Travel : Yes, 5 % of the Time Primary Location :

Virginia City Agency:

Department of Commerce Union:

000

• None Posting Date : May 15, 2026, 1:03:02 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) :

Ongoing Required Application Materials:

Resume Contact Name:

Shannin Danko |

Contact Email:

sdanko@mt.gov |

Contact Phone:

4068412074 The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application. State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.