Körner’s Folly is seeking friendly, curious, and dependable people to join our team as Visitor Services Associates, and help share the fascinating story of this historic house museum!
This position is part-time with hourly pay of $14.00. Shifts are 9:30 am – 4:00 pm, Tuesday – Saturday and 11:30 – 4:00 pm on Sundays. Additional evening and weekend shifts may be scheduled at least a month in advance.
Visitor Services Associates are responsible for the following:
- Opening and closing gift shop and historic house museum
- Welcoming and introducing visitors to the history of Körner’s Folly, Körner family, Kernersville, and the American Victorian era
- Working alongside staff and volunteers to provide excellent museum experiences for all visitors
- Following protocols for online and in-person ticketing and gift shop sales
- Tidying, restocking, and arranging gift shop as needed
- Practicing preventative collections care and assist with collections management under the direction of the Operations & Programs Manager
- Providing excellent customer service to all visitors and make recommendations for shopping, dining, lodging, and more to enjoy in Kernersville and points nearby
- Answering visitor questions and conducting historical research
- Assisting with setup and implementation of educational programming and special events such as Girl Scout Day, Homeschool Day, Family Fun Day, Vintage Market, Christmas by Candlelight, and the Kernersville Oktoberfest
- Providing administrative support to Operations & Programs Manager and Executive Director
Skills desired:
- Customer service
- Retail Point of Sale (Square)
- Cash handling
- Public speaking
- Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of historical research or museum education background a plus!
Work Conditions:
Work will be performed in the new John & Bobbie Wolfe Visitors Center at Körner’s Folly and the historic house museum with moderate physical activity, involving climbing stairs and lifting up to 25 pounds.
Applicants Need:
- Reliable transportation
- Clean criminal background check
- Valid, up-to-date government identification (2 forms)
To apply, please send resume to Brittany Ashby, Operations & Programs Manager, at brittany@kornersfolly.org.
For more information, call the office at (336) 996-7922.