Historic Site Assistant

Historic Site Assistant

Salary

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Location

Waco, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-01226

Department

PARKS & RECREATION

Division

PARKS MAMMOTH

Opening Date

08/19/2026

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Summary

Minimum Starting Salary is $18.4349 hourly, depending on qualifications

The City of Waco Seeks

This role will provide customer assistance, tours, and cashiering services to the public at the Waco Mammoth National Monument (WMNM) historic site. If you love working with people, this role is for you!

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Valid Texas Drivers License
• Associates degree in history, Archeology, Paleontology, Business, Public Administration, or a related field
• 1 year of customer service experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must successfully complete any additional background checks required for the position, which may include a CJIS background check, federal background check, or other applicable screenings (e.g., FAA).

Position Overview

Under basic supervision, assists site managers with organizational and financial duties and provides customer assistance with tours and programming services to the public for the Waco Mammoth National Monument (WMNM) historic site.

Essential Functions

• Assists site manager with duties relating to operations of historic site.
• Provides courteous service to the public with tours and information, fee collection and merchandise sales; performs duties within scope of authority and training and in compliance with City policies.
• Leads tours of the WMNM and explains history and details of the site; assists with special event planning, marketing, promotions, developing exhibits and interpretive materials.
• Maintains fund accounts and records; assists with purchasing, merchandising, special events and museum programs.
• Trains and mentors part-time historic site assistants.
• Operates a City utility vehicle to access various work sites and transport people, equipment, and materials; occasionally uses a personal vehicle to attend community outreach and engagement events.

The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.

To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.

Why Work For Waco:

• Meaningful and challenging work

• Make a difference and improve communities

• Competitive Salary and Benefits

• Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance

• Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match

• Education Assistance Program

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance

• Longevity Pay

• And More!

• Chance to do work you are passionate about

• Desire to give back

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Do you hold an associates degree in history, Archeology, Paleontology, Business, Public Administration, or a related field?

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• No

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If so, what field of study is your degree in? If not applicable, please type "N/A".

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Waco

Address PO Box 2570

Waco, Texas, 76702

Phone 2547505740

Website https://www.waco-texas.com/jobs