Jobs & Opportunities

There are so many ways to be a part of the Molly Brown House team! Positions, both paid and volunteer, all help keep this wonderful Registered Historic Place open to the public and remain an important part of Denver landscape and history. New job postings will be placed on the website as they become available. You may also find opportunities with our parent organization, Historic Denver, by visiting here.

Historic Denver PT Visitor Experience Specialist  

Molly Brown House Museum, 1340 Pennsylvania Street, Denver, CO 80203 

 

Who We Are 

As one of the nation’s premier nonprofit urban preservation organizations, Historic Denver, Inc. works every day to promote and protect Denver’s historic places and spaces. Through our flagship property the Molly Brown House Museum, technical assistance, project management, and public programs, Historic Denver engages with and tells the stories of generations of Denverites. The thoughtful and inclusive preservation of culturally significant places ensures that we all have a deeper understanding of our society and how it came to be. 

 

Position Purpose 

As a public-facing representative, the Visitor Experience Specialist’s role is to engage with audiences at the museum. Front-line visitor experience responsibilities include assisting guests with admission, museum information, and purchases. Visitor engagement activities encompass interacting with guests in the museum, supporting the museum’s K-12 and adult education programs and tours, and supporting special events and programs conducted at the Museum and virtually. This position is intended for those wanting to gain museum experience or who enjoy working with the public in a historic setting.  

 

Key Responsibilities 

 

  • Conduct tours of the Museum and present demonstrations and other activities for children, families, adults, and special needs groups. 
  • Museum Store cashiering, stocking, tidying, and merchandising. 
  • Provide communications support by routinely posting and responding to the museum’s social media channels. 
  • Maintain current knowledge of all programming, events, and exhibits. Support these activities as assigned.  
  • Assist with such museum care activities as light, humidity, and insect monitoring, collections cleaning, and other duties as assigned.   

 

 

What It Takes 

If you are flexible, change-adept, positive, proactive, and creative, and are energized by small work environments, we want to hear from you. As a Historic Denver team-member, you will be immersed in a lively environment rich with the voices of passionate staff, volunteers, community members and visitors. You will be a part of a beloved community institution that is people-centered, community-focused, and mission driven. 

 

Strong candidates will be committed to our core values, including diversity, equity, inclusion, and access, and be friendly with a demonstrated ability to communicate, motivate, and relate effectively to a variety of people. Qualified candidates will also have experience working with youth and/or families and senior citizens, as well as people from diverse backgrounds so that all feel welcome. 

 

The VES engages participants and places Margaret Brown’s life in both historical and contemporary context to dynamically present information. Candidates with an interest in both history and experience in storytelling are encouraged to apply. This position requires a strong commitment to Historic Denver’s standards for guest service with the ability to communicate with guests, learners, and co-workers in a direct, respectful, and confident manner. 

 

 

Additionally, we seek candidates that: 

  • Communicate clearly in both written and verbal forms and speak effectively before groups. Fluent English proficiency, writing and speaking skills required, with priority given to those bi-lingual in Spanish. 
  • Have a flexible schedule and be dependable with access to reliable transportation. 
  • Work effectively and accurately in a fast-paced environment while maintaining excellent customer service. Cash handling, cash register, and point of sale experience are preferred. 
  • Adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands, and deal with change, delays, or unexpected events. 
  • Work effectively both independently and as part of a team, as a well as lead and supervise the work of others. Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department and across departments. 

 

Requirements include the physical capability to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, lift 30 pounds, and function in high-energy environment throughout the day. Public Health policy may require the ability to wear a properly fitted face mask for up to 8 hours / day. Depending on local, state, and institutional requirements of partners, such as school districts, employees should be prepared to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 to perform essential job functions.  

 

Compensation and Benefits  

The VES position is a non-exempt, part-time position and will include weekday and weekend day shifts. This position is required to work in-person 3-4 days per week at our multi-story Molly Brown House Museum located at 1340 Pennsylvania Street. The rate of pay is $18 – 20.00 /hour commensurate with experience and language skills.  

 

Ready to Apply?  

Please send a cover letter and resume to: Taylor Herbst, Visitor Experience Coordinator, therbst@mollybrown.org by April 2nd, 2023.  

 

Historic Denver is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit discrimination against applicants and employees on any basis protected by applicable federal or state laws including, but not limited to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion, creed, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, or gender expression, marital status, political affiliation or political service, military or veteran status, or disability. 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Historic Denver is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity.  We prohibit discrimination against applicants and employees on any basis protected by applicable federal or state laws including, but not limited to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion, creed, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, or gender expression, marital status, political affiliation or political service, military or veteran status, or disability.