Employment

Full-Time

All applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.

Title:           Groundskeeper

Position:       00204

Salary:         $24,960 with state benefits

The Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation (JYF) is seeking a responsible, qualified individual to be responsible for grounds maintenance. This is a full time position with full state benefits.

To Qualify: The successful candidate will have the ability to operate and maintain various types of landscaping and grounds maintenance equipment; ability to plan, coordinate and accomplish work assignments with minimal supervision; and the ability to follow and enforce established safety guidelines / procedures. Must be a team player with good customer service, organization and leadership skills. We are looking for a candidate with experience, education or current certification in one or more of the following landscape detail areas: Applying herbicide and pesticides, detail landscaping such as weeding and planting flowers, mulching, basic pruning and other landscape specialties. Please note this is an “essential personnel” position and may be called upon to work rotating shifts and weekends. It also requires working in all types of weather conditions. *Must have valid Virginia Driver’s License. *Must be able to lift 50lbs. *Must be able to work a rotating shift.

Special Requirements – Please Note: All full-time and part-time paid staff of the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation is required to complete and sign an Application for Employment. These documents require an employee to certify that they have never been convicted for any type of violation. This is above and beyond VA Code §22.1-296.1-C which states “that (i) he has not been convicted of a felony or any offense involving the sexual molestation or physical or sexual abuse or rape of a child; and (ii) whether he has been convicted of a crime of moral turpitude.” In addition, the Foundation completes both name and sex registry background checks through Virginia State Police on all paid and core volunteer staff and the Contractor will (i) maintain all employee certifications on file, (ii) require an employee to update the employee’s certification if the employee later is convicted of any reportable offense, and (iii) will make these certifications available to FCPS for inspection upon request.” Foundation staff must also be eligible to work using the E-Verify system through U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

To Apply:  A completed application, including all previous employment, salary history, and education must be submitted online at virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com for consideration. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Electronic applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on April 16, 2021. Applicants will only be screened based on what is presented in the Commonwealth of Virginia employment application. Background Check/E-Verify Required. EEO/AA/ADA

Part-Time

All applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.

TITLE: Visitor Services MPA-C (Sr. Wage) – Maximum 1,500 hours

POSITION: VS006

SALARY: $10.78 per hour, up to 1,500 hours

The Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation is seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to serve our customers. In this role, you are the first and last impression our customers receive, and we are looking for friendly and affable people that embrace a customer-centric culture.

This role supports the Visitor Services Manager and Supervisors in the daily operations of the Visitor Services department at two history museums, Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown.

This position is responsible for:

• Providing superior quality customer service while processing museum admission ticket sales for individual visitors and groups, along with presenting general information about the museum exhibits and area attractions.
• Leadership in day-to-day operations, to include mentoring staff.
• Opening and closing procedures, developing daily staffing rotations, submitting financial reports and preparing nightly deposits.

This position is required to work frequently on weekends, including both Saturday and Sunday, and holidays. These positions are part-time positions, with no state benefits, and are scheduled to work up to 1,500 hours over a 12-month period, 363 days a year.

TO QUALIFY:

Required:

• Background in cash handling and high-volume sales
• Experience with a computerized point-of-sale system
• A cheerful disposition and a helpful personality
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Willingness to learn quickly on-the-job
• A valid driver’s license
• Ability to work a flexible weekly schedule

Additional knowledge and skills desired:

• Leadership skills
• Ability to train and motivate staff

The Jamestown Yorktown Foundation is committed creating and maintaining a culture of diversity, inclusion, acceptance and respect for all persons regardless of race, gender, age, national origin, religion or sexual orientation through fair and equal employment for all.

TO APPLY:  You must fully complete a Commonwealth of Virginia employment application – For more information and to apply please go to jobs.virginia.gov.  Electronic applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on March 17, 2021.  Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be accepted.  Applicants will only be screened based on what is presented in the Commonwealth of Virginia employment application. EEO/AA/ADA

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS – PLEASE NOTE: All full-time and part-time paid staff of the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation is required to complete and sign an Application for Employment. All volunteers of the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation are required to complete an Application for Volunteerism. These documents require an employee or volunteer to certify that they have never been convicted for any type of violation. This is above and beyond VA Code §22.1-296.1-C which states “that (i) he has not been convicted of a felony or any offense involving the sexual molestation or physical or sexual abuse or rape of a child; and (ii) whether he has been convicted of a crime of moral turpitude.”

In addition, the Foundation completes both name and sex registry background checks through Virginia State Police on all paid and core volunteer staff.  Foundation staff must also be eligible to work in the United States which is verified by using the E-Verify system through U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Benefits Summary

Benefits available for full-time employees can be reviewed on the Department of Human Resource Management’s benefit page at: dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits. You must complete an online application for employment consideration at the Commonwealth of Virginia Online Employment System. All applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.

If you have further Human Resources questions, please contact coy.mozingo@jyf.virginia.gov.

For more information on benefits from the Commonwealth of Virginia, visit the Department of Human Resource Management.

Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation Hiring Guidelines

• The Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin or disability (Civil Rights Act, 1964 and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990).
• Job applicants are screened based on what is presented in the Commonwealth of Virginia employment application, which doesn’t include any candidate-related references to potential discriminatory factors. A background and E-Verify checks are required.
• Third-person interpretive practices (not actors) are used in interpretive areas. The Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation hires persons who can effectively share the important stories of 17th- and 18th-century Virginia to audiences of all ages and backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin or disability.