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Information Desk Volunteer-Greeter

Location(s): Madison, WI (Dane County)

Job Working Title(s): Help Desk Support Technician

Classifications Title(s)/JAC: Information Desk Volunteer

Type of Employment: A minimum of two shifts per month

Special Qualifications: A background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.

Contact: Alice Jackson, Human Resources Director, (608) 264-6448; Fax (608) 264-6415;

Area of Competition: Open

Deadline to Apply: Open

This position is in the Division of Administrative Services, Human Resources Section of the Wisconsin Historical Society.

Job Duties:

  • Greet visitors in the Headquarters’ lobby and orient visitors to areas on our four floors. Help visitors by answering questions ranging from "Where’s the restroom?" to "Where can I find information abour my great grandfather?"
  • Use reference materials to assist out-of-town visitors with questions about downtown Madison or the Wisconsin Historical Society.

Shifts:

Weekdays: 9:00-1:00, or 1:00-4:00

Time Commitment:

A minimum of two shifts per month (with flexibility for vacations or other personal commitments)

Special Notes:

  • A criminal background check will be conducted prior to offer of employment to determine if the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job.
  • The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to hire only individuals who are eligible to work in the United States. Upon reporting for work, an individual will be expected to present proper evidence establishing employability.


Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time
  • Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with agency staff, utility representatives, government officials, consumer groups, and the public.


How To Apply

Contact
Alice Jackson, Human Resources Director
Wisconsin Historical Society
816 State Street
Madison, WI 53706-1482
(608) 264-6448

The Wisconsin Historical Society is an equal opportunity employer.


 

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