Our Staff and Board of Directors

Employment Opportunities

Visitors Center Assistant

The Cruisin’ with Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center and Gift Shop, operated by McLean County Museum of History, is currently seeking candidates for the position of Visitors Center Assistant. This position includes both an out-front/greeting the public/tourism aspect and a behind the scenes/administration of a small business role. Applicants should be out-going, presentable, organized, creative, mature and collaborative. While the position is primarily a support role, the schedule and nature of the operation result in a good deal of autonomy and responsibility.

It is a part-time position (currently a Friday and Saturday, 8-5 schedule) and works closely with the Visitor Center Manager. The duties include:

•  Assisting in all operations, including gift shop sales, training of staff and volunteers, providing tourist information and overseeing all other aspects of the Visitors Center.
•  Supervising scheduled volunteers
•  Assisting the VC manager in maintaining inventory and brochure stock including yearly inventory review, ordering and restocking.
•  Engaging the public; welcoming them, providing an overview of the Visitors Center and Museum exhibits
•  Help customers locate community attractions, hotels/restaurants, transportation, antiques, etc.
•  Helping to record visitor feedback.
•  Perform additional duties as requested by the VC manager and essentially acting as the manager during their shift.

A high school diploma is preferred and some familiarity with retail and Point of Sale systems (especially Square) is required.

Starting pay is $12-$15 depending on experience and skills

Please submit a cover letter and resume with references before December 31 to:

Joseph P. McDonnell – Manager

Cruisin’ with Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center and Gift Shop

200 N. Main Street

Bloomington, IL. 61701

jmcdonnell@mchistory.org

309-827-0428