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In-person About the Position The Reservation Specialist at Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery is responsible for greeting guests and checking in guests with reservations. This role involves selling ...

... as a part-time Site Manager at the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site in Flat Rock, NC ... Our purpose is to educate the public about the history, landscapes, and cultures that have shaped ...

Lead Store Clerk

Medora, ND ยท On-site

$17/hr

Summary of Work Located in Medora, North Dakota, named one of the most beautiful small towns in America by Travel+Leisure, the Chateau de Mores State Historic Site interprets the ambitions of the ...

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How much do historic site jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for historic site in the United States is $24.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $26.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a historic site?

A Historic Site job involves working at locations of historical significance, such as museums, landmarks, or preserved buildings. Responsibilities may include giving tours, conducting historical research, maintaining the site, and engaging with visitors. These roles help educate the public, preserve cultural heritage, and ensure the site's historical integrity. Jobs can range from park rangers and archivists to historians and restoration specialists.

What are typical daily responsibilities for someone working at a historic site?

A professional working at a historic site generally oversees site maintenance, guides visitors on educational tours, and plans community or educational events. Daily tasks may include coordinating with maintenance staff, updating historical displays or records, and ensuring compliance with preservation standards. Collaboration with local schools, tourism organizations, and preservation societies is common, as is managing volunteers or seasonal staff. This dynamic role combines administrative duties, public engagement, and hands-on work to protect and showcase the site's historical significance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the historic site position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Historic Site Manager, strong knowledge of history, preservation techniques, and facility management is essential, often supported by a degree in history, museum studies, or a related field. Familiarity with historic preservation standards, site management software, and safety regulations is typically required, as well as relevant certifications such as those from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and public relations skills help in coordinating tours, educational programs, and community outreach. These abilities ensure that the historic site is well-maintained, accessible to the public, and successful in promoting cultural heritage.

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Infographic showing various Historic Site job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 70% Full Time, 24% Part Time, and 6% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $51,816 per year, or $24.9 per hour.

$43/hr

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CDL DriverID:NPSJOMU-001-011Location:MartinezProgram:NPS
Wage/Hr:$43.00Hours/Week:24Minimum Age:55

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the National Park Service (NPS). These experienced professionals provide administrative expertise, facilities management, natural and cultural resource planning, and a broad array of other professional skills that support the National Park Service through the Experienced Services Program (ESP).

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications:

HS/GED Degree with minimum additional experience of 7 year(s) in driving school buses, transit buses, shuttle buses, large passenger vans, or a single vehicle with a gross weight of 26,001 pounds or over

  • Commercial Driver?s License (CDL) with passenger endorsement
  • Experience required with Windows
Duties:

Supporting need to drive visitors to/from park sites for Eugene O?Neill National Historic Site, John Muir National Historic Site, Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, and Rosie the Riveter / WWII Home Front National Historical Park.

  • Driving park visitors to Eugene O?Neill National Historic Site from to and from meeting point in downtown Danville, CA to the park site for regular tours on Saturdays and Sundays.   60%
  • Driving park visitors to Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial from the meeting site in Martinez, CA to the memorial site for regular tour.   30%
  • Driving park visitors from Rosie the Riveter / WWII Home Front National Historical Park visitor center in Richmond, CA other park sites within Richmond for tours.   10%

Other:
  • Required Certifications: Must possess a current Commercial Driver?s License (CDL) with passenger endorsement
  • Physical requirements: Incumbent is required to work outside and is exposed to extreme hot and cold temperatures. Operates vehicles in all types of traffic and weather on public roads and is exposed to the danger of serious accidents Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.