Job Opportunities Currently Available at Monticello

The Charlottesville area's best tourist attraction is a great place to work! Monticello offers educational, unique work experiences with competitive pay and benefits.  Our full time positions offer a benefit package that includes health and dental insurance, 401(k) retirement savings program, paid vacation and holiday time, life insurance, and more.  All of our employees enjoy a generous discount at our Museum Shop and many lectures and educational opportunities throughout the year.

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• Volunteer Opportunities—The Thomas Jefferson Foundation is looking to grow our dedicated corps of volunteers.  We welcome volunteers at our Visitor Center, the Jefferson Library, the Center for Historic Plants, and at special events around the mountaintop.  Positions are varied and shifts are flexible. Contact volunteer@monticello.org or 434.984.9869 if you are interested or have any questions.

The Foundation is currently recruiting for the positions listed below.

Retail Sales Associate - March-November (Part-time, Temporary) Monticello seeks part-time, seasonal retail associates to work in our shop from March through November. Employees will greet and assist customers in various ways, including register sales and restocking of inventory. Multiple shifts available between the hours of 7 AM and 8:30 PM. Some weekend and holiday work is required; must be available to work 24 hrs per week. Great job for retirees or students.  Apply by February 10.  (Added January 11.)

Shuttle Bus Drivers (Part-time)  Monticello seeks shuttle bus drivers. This is a great opportunity for those who enjoy working outdoors, interacting with the public, and who value the rich tradition of Thomas Jefferson’s historic home. A safe driving record is required and a proven record of delivering excellent customer service is necessary. Candidates must have or be able to obtain a CDL. The work schedule fluctuates, and availability for after hours events on weekends and holidays is expected. Candidates should be available to work at least eight days per month.  Apply by February 3. (Added January 10.)

Ticket Office Associates (Part-time) Monticello seeks associate to work in our Ticket Office. Duties include cash handling, selling of tickets, providing information to visitors, and reconciling the day’s receipts. Additional responsibilities include assigning tour times and promptly issuing tickets to visitors who have made advance purchases online. Candidates must have strong verbal communication skills, mathematical proficiency, and proven experience in providing excellent customer service.  Successful applicants will have experience working with point-of-sale or ticketing computer software. This is a part-time position requiring flexibility to work both weekends and holidays.  Apply by February 3.  (Added January 10.)

Visitor Services Associates (Part-time) Monticello seeks candidates for our Visitor Services Department to offer direct assistance to our visitors. Successful candidates will have experience working with the public and should be prepared to work out-of-doors in all weather conditions. Interest in history and strong verbal communication skills are preferred. Must be available to work after-hours events, weekends, and holidays.  Apply by February 3.  (Added January 10.)

Web and Social Media Specialist (Full-Time)  Monticello seeks a Web and Social Media Specialist to manage and grow our community by generatin meaningful discussion about Thomas Jefferson and Monticello and its history as well as engaging visitors to extend their experience to the online space.  The Web and Social Media Specialist will be responsible for developing strategy, implementing campaigns, tracking results and ensuring that our efforts are integrated, concentrated and effective.  The person in this role will have a passion for history and be constantly thinking about new ways to keep our community informed and engaged.

The Web and Social Media Specialist will develop and update web pages, assist in the development of email campaigns, and help ensure proper segmentation and consistency of message.  Qualified candidates will have excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, familiarity with web development/communication, an interest in marketing and a high energy level.  Bachelor's degree required.  Enthusiasm for American history is a plus.

Community engagement with include but will not be limited to the following tasks:

• Developing and executing an overarching social media strategy to capitalize on Facebook, Twitter, and other platforms, including measurable goals for community engagement
•        Determine the metrics we should be measuring and the business value of those metrics, helping us to prioritize our efforts
•        Develop and manage guidelines for community conversation
•        Encourage participation, build and nurture the community through daily active social interaction
• Updating main promotional calendar
• Scheduling email blasts, publishing e-newsletter and online news and media releases
• Responses to reader comments and questions on Monticello.org, Facebook and Twitter
• Managing subscriber database operations

Desired Skills and Experience: We're looking for someone who has successfully been responsible for building and invigorating an online community, who has a passion for and a business understanding of community and who has a measurable online presence.  You must be technologically savvy, a self-motivated learner and a quick thinker.  We're looking for...

• Demonstrated success in organic growth of communities and/or social media campaigns
• Confidence and skill at taking the online conversation offline and in person, with a mastery of people skills and public engagement
• Dependability, flexibility and consistency
• Strong writing skills
• Passion for and interest in American history

Candidates for this position mus include writing samples and salary requirements along with a cover letter and resume.  Open until filled.   (Added December 27.)