Position: Data Entry Assistant
Department: Collections
George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens seeks a part-time data-entry assistant to aid in a three-year collections online initiative. Working with the Collections Manager and curatorial staff, the assistants will be responsible for inputting and editing electronic records in the collections management database and managing the physical files. Positions will use collections files to edit, update and create electronic collections records; this will involve inputting curatorial and collections management information including interpretive text, accession history, locations and conservation treatment records. Assistants will also aid in developing data entry protocol, authorized vocabulary lists and in creating database reports.
B.A. in relevant field, attention to detail, and proficiency with computers and databases required; museum experience preferred. Experience with Re:Discovery/FoxPro and/or TMS as well experience and/or interest in American material culture a plus. Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, resume and three references to: Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association, Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 110, Mount Vernon, VA 22121. Applications may also be sent via fax to 703.780.8320 or by e-mail to hrmail@mountvernon.org. Positions open until filled. EOE.
Title: Tour Guides
Department: Education / Interpreters
Join the Mt. Vernon team of Historic Interpreters (tour guides). Selected individuals will work with visitors of all ages and nationalities. Must be a team player, articulate, have an interest in history, be able to perform some physical activities, and have the ability to engage the visiting public including large numbers of school children.
Two week days and alternate weekends. Send resume to: gcassidy@mountvernon.org or call 703-799-8610.
Mount Vernon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Position: Guest Services Staff
Department: Guest Services
Mount Vernon’s Guest Services department has exciting part-time (year-round) opportunities for outgoing, customer service oriented individuals. Duties may include, but are not limited to: selling tickets and annual passes; greeting guests and giving directions and information as they enter and exit. Qualified candidates would possess excellent customer service skills, a positive disposition, computer skills, and the ability to stand for periods of time. We are a tourism based non-profit organization, thus weekend and holiday work is required. Please email resumes to GuestServices@MountVernon.org, or drop by to fill out an application.
Title: Historic Interpreter
Department: Education / Gristmill, Farm, Distillery
Join the Mount Vernon team of Historic Interpreters (tour guides) at our Farm, Gristmill and newly opened whiskey Distillery. Selected individuals will work with visitors of all ages and nationalities. Must be a team player, articulate, have an interest in history, be able to perform some physical activities and have the ability to engage the visiting public including large numbers of school children. Up to three days a week including alternate weekends. Send resume to: MVLA, EDUCATION DEPT. BOX 110 Mt. Vernon, VA 22121, Attn. S. Bashore, or email sbashore@mountvernon.org / Fax 703-799-5212.
Mount Vernon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Title: Wait Staff
Department: Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant - Call 703.780.0011 or email: eswanson@mountvernon.org
P/T. The high volume Mount Vernon Inn, serving the visitors to the Mount Vernon Estate and all of the Washington Metropolitan area, is seeking to fill server vacancies. No prior experience is necessary for lunch shift employment. Free meals, uniforms, parking, flexible scheduling and a pension plan are provided. Major medical coverage is available. Weekend availability is a plus.
Mount Vernon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
