04/19/2021
https://www.tananavalleyrailroad.org/alaska-railroad-musuem-nenana-depot
Who We Are: The Friends of the Tanana Valley is seeking a part-time to full-time Museum Docent to join our team in Nenana. We welcome candidates who excel in a collaborative work environment and are able to maintain positive, professional relationships with coworkers, clients, guests, and visitors. A strong attention to detail and a commitment to creating a high-quality experience is desired. This position is responsible for carrying out the day-to-day operations of the museum, operating a Point of Sale system, giving tours, and answering questions from visitors, cleaning of museum displays and items, organizing the museum displays, and other duties as assigned. This position also provides a unique opportunity to be part of a collaborative company-wide effort to develop, organize, and maintain systems that advocate for railroad history, work with community projects and outreach, and work with museums from around Alaska and the United States for railroad safety and advocacy.
Core Responsibilities:
Welcome visitors, guests, and assist with their visit and answer questions.
Carry on the day to day operations of the museum, opening and closing.
Assist the Director with organizing the museum displays and items, with general cleaning each week or as needed.
Operate a Point of Sale System to check-in and out guests for their stay and or gift shop purchases.
Give tours of the museum and elaborate on the history to support the tour.
Advocate for railroad preservation by signing up new members, contact forms, and email blasts.
Collaborate with other employees and FTVRR Directors.
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be at least 16 years of age and able to work in the United States and Alaska.
Must be able to speak, read, and write in English.
Must have some general knowledge of Alaska, the Alaska Railroad, history of Alaska and the Yukon, general railroad practices like that of the Alaska Railroad
Able to accurately speak and understand 24-hour time format
Able to speak and interact with the public, guests, and visitors to provide a welcoming and exciting experience.
Able to work well with coworkers and supervisors.
Must have or have access to reliable transportation for occasional meetings/training in Fairbanks or other locations connected to the Parks Highway and a valid Drivers License.
Must be able to carry items on occasion weighing up to 75lbs.
Able to handle cash and credit card payments, accurately handle a till, and fill out the end of day reports.
To Apply: Fill out the FTVRR Employment Application, attach a copy of your resume, and send to [email protected] or
P.O. Box 84498 Fairbanks, AK 99708. Make sure to provide all current and up to date contact information. Applications are available on our website: https://www.tananavalleyrailroad.org/alaska-railroad-musuem-nenana-depot
