Historic Site Attendant in Aldie, Virginia at NOVA Parks

The Historic Site Attendant is responsible for assisting with the operation and/or maintenance of the park.

Pay Rate: $14.75 per hour

Major Duties/Specific Tasks

• Assists with public relations by greeting park visitors, handling inquiries, providing information and assistance, and informing patrons of rules and regulations.
• Assists with tours of the grounds and Merchant Mill.
• Assists with maintenance of facilities by maintaining a clean work area, providing general care of materials and grounds, which may include picking up ground trash, weeding, cleaning of restrooms, and performing manual labor and related duties as assigned.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-service training.
• Reports unsafe conditions, matters of theft, or illegal action to the Manager on Duty.
• Carries out additional duties as assigned by the Historic Site Manger and/or Miller.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with the public.
• Ability to work during Mill tour hours, Saturdays and Sundays, April through October, from 10:45 AM to 4:15 PM.
• Demonstrates reliability, punctuality, and flexibility.
• Ability to learn the operation of the facility, tour mechanics, security procedures, and historic collections stewardship.
• Ability to work in all job-related environments, including inclement and varying weather conditions, extreme heat and cold; and to potentially encounter allergens and insects.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to maintain safety and security procedures to ensure the safety of colleagues and guests.
• Required to purchase and wear standard uniform.