Work Here. Play Here.
Northwest Nebraska is a great place to play, but there are also job opportunities to live and work here. With a growing tourism industry, employment at our lodging and dining establishments, as well as our state parks and visitor attractions, can give you the opportunity to work, live and play in a region rich in history and abundant outdoor recreational opportunities.
This is Northwest Nebraska, and there’s No Better Direction.
Current Job Postings
The Nebraska State Historical Society is hiring for the site manager of the Fort Robinson History Center at Fort Robinson State Historic Park.
This position manages the overall operations of the Fort Robinson History Center, associated buildings, and grounds. Responsible for the administration, gift store, supervision of employee and volunteers, exhibits, special events and promotion of various activities at the museum. Manager will also be involved with the public in giving tours of the museum, buildings, and grounds to school and bus groups, and any other organizations requesting specialize tours. Also answering research questions and engaging the public in various aspects of the military, material, and cultural histories at Fort Robinson.
Work Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday 8 AM – 4:30 PM
Look at what we have to offer!
- 13 paid holidays
- Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
- Military leave
- 156% (that’s not a typo!) state-matched retirement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- 79% employer-paid health insurance plans
- Dental and vision insurance plans
- Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
- Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
- Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
- Training and Development based on your career aspirations
- Fun, inviting teammates
- A safe and secure environment
Job Duties
- Greets all site visitors and provides information on the Fort Robinson History Center, other NSHS buildings, and other activities at the Fort.
- Manage and operate admissions, gift store, volunteers, and employees for NSHS. Walks the site and frequents all buildings to ensure all visitors have an engaging experience.
- Provides tours to visiting groups and answers tourist inquiries, sharing historical information and local tourism.
- Conducts surveys and reports of visitors’ opinions, interests, and needs for use in developing future programs.
- Prepares and assembles public display materials including brochure racks and display areas.
- Maintains the appearance and cleanliness museum entrance and outbuildings. Answers the phone politely and professionally.
- Assists with light housekeeping like sweeping and garbage removal.
- Other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification.
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