The following jobs are currently available at the Harold Warp Pioneer Village.
Founded by Harold Warp, Pioneer Village is a 70 year old museum consisting of 28 buildings located on 23 acres housing over 50,000 irreplaceable items of historical value, restored to operating order, arranged in groups and also in the chronological order of their development.
Twelve historical buildings ring a central “green,” including a Frontier Fort, an original Pony Express Station, a sod home, and a schoolhouse. The art collection includes Currier and Ives prints, Jackson paintings, and the largest single collection of Rogers statues. In addition to a steam-powered carousel, the collection contains historic planes, tractors, farm equipment, a locomotive, and more than 350 antique automobiles and motorcycles, including the world’s oldest Buick, a 1902 Cadillac, and a 1903 Ford.
The desire of Harold Warp was to create a place where people of all ages could witness the incredible progress that took place in our country from the 1830s until the 1980s and beyond. His passion for the ingenuity of the human spirit can be felt throughout the entire facility. The mission of the Pioneer Village is to continue to uphold Harold’s vision and his desire to share this impressive collection with generations to come.
POSITION: MUSEUM ASSISTANT (multiple positions available)
DATES: May through Labor Day; and Labor Day through October 28
HOURS: Various shifts available with occasional weekends and holidays, Up to 30 hours per week, May through September; up to 20 hours per week September through October 28
COMPENSATION: Starting at $10.50 per hour
DESCRIPTION: The Museum Assistant’s primary responsibility will be to give daily tours of the museum and to maintain museum exhibits and grounds. The Museum Assistant will also develop public history and historical research skills. He/she will assist the director and designee with programming special events which include Pioneer Days, Classic Car Show, heritage festivals, a folk traditions and artisan series, special tours, visitor services, food services, community events, and exhibits. Additional tasks will include media, administration, original historical research, educational programming, curatorial, archival assistance, customer support and caring for the historic gardens and grounds.
REQUIREMENTS: Excellent verbal and writing skills, Interest in museums and history, Driver’s license, and preferably a car. Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all weather. Must be able to lift and carry at least 20 lbs.
SKILLS: Strong presentation skills, historical knowledge and research skills, computer experience including web and database maintenance, social media and MS Office Suite.
QUALIFICATIONS: Experience or interest in history museums. Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Highly motivated and self-directed
Excellent organizational skills. Ability to work well with the public of all ages.
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Historic interpretation and preservation, educational tour and exhibit development; American history; family and Nebraska history; labor, agricultural, technological and environmental history; archival research and processing; writing and journalism; historic courtyard and gardens.
TO APPLY: Send resume and letter of interest to Pioneer Village Museum at: 138 US-6, Minden, NE 68959 or email to: manager@pioneervillage.com
POSITION: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Position: Part-time -Up to 35 Hrs per week
Compensation: Starting at $10.50 an hour
The Harold Warp Pioneer Village (HWPV) Museum seeks a highly motivated person to serve as the Administrative Assistant to the Director. The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for administrative functions related to the efficient operation of the Museum. This position works closely with the staff and volunteers to support the mission of the HWPV Museum and perform a wide range of administrative and office support activities. The Administrative Assistant is expected to work independently on projects and tasks at an administrative level.
Applicants should meet the listed qualifications and requirements.
Qualifications Education and Experience:
High school diploma and 2+ years of high-level administrative experience
Required Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Professional communication skills, both verbal and written
- Organized; ability to manage multiple tasks and projects at any given time
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- 18 years or older
- Must have a valid Nebraska Driver’s License
- Effective interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills; highly organized and task-oriented
- Basic knowledge of processing cash and credit card transactions
- Basic knowledge of administrative support functions, office, and departmental duties
- Microsoft Office experience including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Proficiency in posting on social media platforms
- Ability to work both independently and cooperatively with other staff members
- Lifting: Floor to Waist 25 lbs
- Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Determination, Minimal Depth Perception, Moderate Hearing
Responsibilities
- Process admission payments
- Opening and closing of museum lobby and gallery
- Perform a variety of clerical activities to support department operations
- Provide prompt, efficient reception support for the HWPV museum
- Proficient in social media platforms with the ability to post museum updates on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc
- Create and maintain attendance and membership records and renewals
- Maintain a clean and efficient work area and lobby area
- Organize and schedule tours as well as events
- Maintain confidentiality of all member and staff records and information
- Occasional admin duties as assigned, such as reports, document edits, etc
- Collect and distribute daily interoffice mail
- Maintain gift shop (Restocking and ordering)
- Attend staff and committee meetings
- Coordinates, develops and tracks all museum purchases. Tracks all museum purchases, budgets, and contracts
- Serves as primary organizational liaison for HWPV Museum Administration and Board Committee in all aspects of operations. Takes and maintains meeting minutes and general correspondence, as needed
- Assists the Director of the HWPV Museum and other museum departmental staff as required and necessary
- Coordinates all administrative duties for HWPV including but not limited to volunteers, exhibits, collections, and learning and engagement
- Implements purchase requests as required
- Organizes and facilitates HWPV supplies
- Collates, distributes, and facilitates all mail functions in the HWPV
- Answers emails and the phone in a professional manner
- Schedule and coordinate staff and other meetings
- Prepare communications, such as memos, emails, invoices, reports, and other correspondence
- Write and edit documents from letters to reports and instructional documents
- Ability to work weekends (as scheduled) and some early opens and evenings
Position contingent upon a satisfactory background check
Application Deadline: Will remain open until filled
This job provides an excellent opportunity for the right individual to work in a friendly and welcoming environment. Direct all resumes to manager@pioneervillage.com
POSITION: VISITOR EXPERIENCE COORDINATOR
Position: Part-time-Up to 35 Hrs per week
Compensation: Starting at $10.50 an hour
The Harold Warp Pioneer Village (HWPV) Museum seeks a person with a friendly and enthusiastic demeanor to welcome guests, plan and market museum activities and events including programming, and coordinate volunteers. The Visitor Experience Coordinator is responsible for ensuring visitors to the HWPV Museum have a positive educational experience. The Visitor Experience Associate provides support in all aspects of the visitor experience, including customer service support, works in the Gift Shop, in exhibit areas, at events, on the grounds and at the front desk as required.
As a small team, the Visitor Experience Coordinator also manages the designated volunteer coordinator. This position serves as the “point person” to coordinate museum volunteers on programs and projects and along with the director, lead the development of a formal volunteer and docent training and retention program.
Qualifications Education and Experience:
High school diploma, degree in relevant field preferred
Minimum Requirements:
- Friendly, enthusiastic, positive and outgoing personality
- Responds to visitor questions and is a source of accurate and reliable information
- 18 years or older
- Must have a valid Nebraska Driver’s License
- Certification in Basic First Aid and CPR preferred
- Effective interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills; highly organized and task-oriented
- Basic knowledge of processing cash and credit card transactions
- Basic knowledge of administrative support functions, office, and departmental duties
- Programming Experience
- Microsoft Office experience including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. In addition a working knowledge of social media platforms including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
- Ability to work in a networked and social media environment and to learn new methods and procedures
- Ability to work both independently and cooperatively with other staff members
- Lifting: Waist Level and above 20 lbs
- Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Determination, Minimal Depth Perception, Moderate Hearing
Responsibilities
- Strong knowledge base on museum’s history and scope of collection
- Greet museum visitors and process admission payments
- Assist in the planning and implementation of museum programming
- Create and maintain attendance and promote museum membership records and renewals
- Promoting special events, temporary exhibitions and other museum programs
- Monitoring and reporting exhibit malfunctions
- Assisting with private events by processing payments, handling event set-up and break-down
- Oversight of museum docent and volunteer program ensuring completion of duties and assigned tasks
- Maintain confidentiality of all member and staff records and information
- Serves as an advocate for Museum resources, programs, and services
- Attend staff and committee meetings
- Work includes indoor and outdoor interpretations of buildings and exhibits on grounds and occasional educational outreach events Off-site
- Coordinates the weekly volunteer docent schedule to ensure the museum and volunteer events are covered at all times from open to close
- Collaborates with the Director to develop a volunteer docent training program.
- Trains docents and volunteers with approved material
- Collaborates with the Director to develop cyclical docent/staff education programs to support their continuing education
- Assists the museum team to ensure docents are available for tours and education programs as needed
- Monitors care of the museum facility with the facilities coordinator and maintenance staff.
- Collaborates and assists with the maintenance staff to keep a high level of cleanliness in the museum exhibit space and monitoring climate/environmental conditions.
- Assists the museum team, board members and Director to prepare the museum for major annual events.
- Assists with volunteer recruitment, as directed, including working extra days or hours for special events as needed.
- Ensures handouts are available within the Village and Museum.
- Ability to work weekends (as scheduled) and some early opens and evenings
- Position contingent upon a satisfactory background check
Application Deadline: Will remain open until filled
This job provides an excellent opportunity for the right individual to work in a friendly and welcoming environment. Direct all resumes to manager@pioneervillage.com
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