Visitor Services Associate

This position is open until it is filled; applications will be reviewed weekly.

Department Overview:

The Montana Department of Commerce works with statewide and local partners, private industry, and small businesses to enhance and sustain economic prosperity in Montana. The Department works to improve the state's economy through business creation, expansion, retention, and diversification of the state's economic base; provides direct technical assistance, grants and loans for Montana's entrepreneurs, businesses and their employees; strengthens the economy through the promotion of tourism development, promoting and protecting historic sites, and marketing Montana as a travel and filmmaking destination; promotes access to new markets, both foreign and domestic, for Montana goods and services; provides financing for homeownership and rental assistance opportunities for Montana families; and develops and improves public infrastructure and housing for Montana citizens by providing grants and technical assistance to Montana communities and counties.   

Department of Commerce values their employees and here are some of the core competencies that the Department believes in: Commitment, Communication, Initiative and Accountability, Influence, Personal Effectiveness, and Thinking and Problem Solving. 

Job Overview:

The Montana Heritage Commission preserves and manages historic resources in Virginia City and Nevada City and promotes the appreciation of history through quality visitor experience.  The MHC is hiring 2 seasonal short-term worker positions not to exceed 90 workdays. Weekends and extended hours are required with the season running through September 7, 2026 (Labor Day).

2026 Season runs through September 7, 2026

Visitor Service Associate Tasks

These positions will be working at the Virginia City Depot, Nevada City Museum, and on the Alder Gulch Shorline Railroad.

- Sell tickets/passes for NC Museum, Railroad 
- Use a cash register, counting money and use a credit card machine to collect sales
- Maintain head counts for venues
- Greet visitors and give out information on history regarding the area and attractions
- Stock merchandise
- Other duties as assigned

Two short term workers will have rotating schedules at the different locations- Virginia City Depot, Nevada City Museum, and Alder Gulch Shorline Railroad.  Employees must be flexible in order to work varied shifts as well as a variety of concessions. 

Shared housing provided for employees who stay through Labor Day.

Qualifications - External

The above knowledge, skills, and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and one (1) year of job-related experience.  Other combinations of equivalent education and experience may be considered.

How to apply

Apply online by submitting your resume.  (Please Note: You do not need to complete the “work experience” or the “education & certifications” portion of the application process in our recruiting system.  You only need to upload the requested documentation.)

 

Other important information to be aware of

• Only online applications are accepted.  By applying online, you can receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

• If you fail to upload the requested application documents and/or preference documents, we will notify you via email. Failure to upload these documents after notification will result in your application being removed from consideration.

   

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Job Details
Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.
Training Assignment: Not Applicable
Salary: $: 19.00, Hourly
Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible
Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan
Number of Openings: 2
Employee Status: Seasonal
Schedule: Full-Time
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
Primary Location: Virginia City
Agency: Department of Commerce
Union: 000 - None
Posting Date: Jul 15, 2026, 10:21:35 AM
Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone): Ongoing
Required Application Materials: Resume
Contact Name: Shannin Danko
Contact Email: sdanko@mt.gov
Contact Phone: 4068412074