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.

Office Assistant – EVP (Part-Time). The Foundation is seeking two office assistants for the Education and Visitor Programs Department.  Successful candidates will have office support experience, strong communication skills, and excellent computer skills. They will be team players who enjoy interacting with coworkers and visitors to Monticello.  Schedule will include some weekend and holiday work; each position is approximately 20 hrs/wk.  Application materials must be received by February 17. (Added Feb. 6.)

Office Assistant - HR (Part-time, temporary) This position will support our Human Resources staff by performing data entry, scheduling appointments, sorting mail, and answering basic inquiries.  Other daily duties consist of face-to-face interaction with Foundation employees and applicants, filing, and other administrative functions.  This position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a busy office with competing priorities.  Proven high-level computer skills are essential.  This position is 18-24 hrs/wk, through May.  Apply by February 17.  (Added Feb. 6.)

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.)

Transportation and Parking Team Leader (Full-time) Monticello seeks a customer-service oriented individual to oversee the operation of our shuttle bus fleet and parking lot management.  Responsibilities include guest services, safety, accessibility, maintenance, inspections, staff supervision and management of the CDL certification process.  Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and evenings as required.  Experience in event transportation services and parking lot management preferred.  Team building and staff coaching skills a must. Must be able to obtain CDL and work with a diverse population.  This is a full-time, benefitted position.  Please apply by February 24. (Added Feb. 6.)

Web and Social Media Specialist (Full-Time)  Monticello seeks a Web and Social Media Specialist to manage and grow our community by generating 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.)