Visitor Services Associate

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 8 seasonal short-term worker positions not to exceed 90 workdays. Weekends and extended hours are required with the season beginning mid-May and ending in September (Labor Day).

2026 Season

Training week – May 19^th-22nd

Season – May 23^rd – Sept 7th

Visitor Service Associate Tasks

These 8 positions will be working at the Virginia City Depot, Nevada City Museum, and on the Alder Gulch Shortline 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

Eight Short Term Workers will have rotating schedules at the different locations- Virginia City Depot, Nevada City Museum, and Alder Gulch Shortline 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 the whole season (Memorial Day weekend – Labor Day).

Resume is required.  Please make sure the resume is attached, prior to uploading, by checking the box next to the attachment that is marked "relevant".  The resume must be attached in order to be considered for this position. If your online application does not have the required attachment, this will result in your application being considered incomplete and removed from further consideration.

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

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.

This agency participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, Link to E-Verify Website.

Salary : $37,440 - $43,680