Seasonal Employees Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site 2026-00097

About the role

The employment season is from May to mid-October. Some seasonal positions may begin earlier in the year and/or extend longer into the fall. The actual length of employment depends on the work location and the type of job performed.

Responsibilities

• Seasonal Visitor Services Associate – Fee Collector, Fee Supervisor:
  • Greet visitors, collect admission fees, and provide excellent customer service.
  • Answer visitor questions; provide pertinent information about the site, including interpretation and orientation of facilities and local points of interest.
  • Handle monetary transactions, which include fee collection and gift shop sales; responsible for cash register reconciliation.
  • Responsible for restocking gift shop shelves and tracking inventory.
  • Answer a multi-line telephone system and transfer calls to appropriate personnel.
  • Aid with general administrative duties, reports, and data entry.
  • Perform opening and closing duties, as well as cleaning and maintenance as needed.
  • Provide janitorial services in the building and assist with special projects and events.
• Seasonal Maintenance Worker:
  • Perform routine building, grounds, and landscape maintenance, minor carpentry repairs, painting, and mowing.
  • Assist staff in the construction, installation, maintenance, and renovation of grounds and buildings.
  • Assist with preventive maintenance duties.
  • Clean and service restrooms, shelters, and buildings, and remove litter from grounds, parking lots, and other public areas.
  • Operate and/or drive a variety of vehicles and light and heavy equipment.
  • Operate various maintenance equipment, including mowers, weed eaters, leaf blowers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, and other equipment required for daily operations.
  • Utilize various hand and power tools.
  • Follow proper handling and safety procedures involving cleaning chemicals and fuel products encountered in daily operations, including proper Personal Protective Equipment usage.
  • Provide excellent customer service. May interact with the visiting public, answering basic questions.

Qualifications

• PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: Preference will be given to applicants who are professional and have excellent customer service skills. Must have a valid driver's license. Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Knowledge: Detail-oriented, accurate, and thorough in completing assignments/tasks. Good interpersonal skills, allowing the ability to interact with visitors from around the world. Willingness to work on a variety of assignments every day. Must possess excellent customer service skills. Ability to manage and complete multiple projects with variable timelines and scopes of work. Basic construction and maintenance knowledge. Basic operational knowledge of light and heavy equipment use, as well as the use of hand and power tools. Basic safety awareness of equipment use.
• Necessary Special Requirements: Physical Working Conditions: Must work outdoors in all weather conditions. Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds, with or without assistance. Must be able to perform vigorous physical tasks, indoors and outdoors.

Notes

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Seasonal positions require irregular hours of work, including weekends, holidays, and evenings.
• Please indicate which type of seasonal position you are interested in (Maintenance or Fee Collector) when completing the supplemental questions.
• We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices.