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Hiring Agency:
Tourism Commission - Agency 91
Location:
Centerville Job Posting, Lincoln Job Posting, Omaha Job Posting
Hiring Rate:
$12.852
Classification Salary Range:
$12.85 - $18.95
Job Posting:
JR2024-00004467 Seasonal Travel Counselor (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
04-16-2024
Job Description:
If you are passionate about Nebraska's weirdities and wonderments and all our great state has to offer, the Nebraska Tourism Commission would like you to be part of their Seasonal Travel Counselor team!
Temporary part-time seasonal positions are available to staff travel counselors at Interstate 80 visitor centers and other Tourism Commission designated facilities during the 2024 travel season to influence unplanned stops by travelers in Nebraska.
Temporary part-time seasonal positions are available from May 15, 2024 to September 8, 2024 at The Archway (Kearney), Blue River Eastbound (Milford), Brady Westbound, Cozad Eastbound, Kearney Eastbound, Kimball Visitor Center, Lewis & Clark Interpretive Trails & Visitor Center (Nebraska City), Melia Hill Westbound (Gretna), Ogallala Eastbound, Omaha's Zoo & Aquarium, Sgt. Floyd Welcome Center (Sioux City, Iowa), and York Westbound.

Travel counselors must have a positive and friendly attitude, enjoy working with the traveling public, possess a good knowledge of Nebraska's tourism opportunities, and the ability to provide own transportation to work site. Travel counselors cannot work more than 32 hours per week.
Applicants who are selected to be a travel counselor for the 2024 travel season will be required to attend a mandatory training/orientation session prior to the NETA Brochure Swap in Grand Island on Tuesday, May 14th from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Location in Grand Island to be selected. An alternate training/orientation session will take place Thursday, May 16th in Lincoln at 1526 K Street in the Human Resources office from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Applicants that cannot make either meeting will need to complete their necessary paperwork with Human Resources no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, May 17th in Lincoln at the Human Resources office, 1526 K Street.
Job Duties: Assisting travelers with travel plans, including offering route suggestions, making lodging reservations, maintaining travel literature and accurate records throughout the season, and creating a positive image of Nebraska for visitors.
Requirements / Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in public contact OR coursework/training or experience in history, art history, recreation, event planning, or areas related to Nebraska history, geography, or culture.
OTHER: Applicants must be capable of lifting at least 40 pounds. Regular and reliable attendance required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of Nebraska's historical, cultural, and recreational facilities, and geography. Ability to organize material and present information in a variety of forms and work well with people.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
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Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.
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