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 PROGRAMS ASSISTANT  

CLASSIFICATION:  Regular, Part-time, non-exempt 

REPORTS TO: Director of Programs 

About Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation (SBTHP): 

SBTHP is a nonprofit that operates El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park located in downtown Santa Barbara. Operator of historical museums and sites, SBTHP provides guided tours, public programs, community events, and educational activities that share the history of the region’s layered, multi-cultural past and present. (www.sbthp.org)  

Scope of Position: The Programs Assistant will help the Programs Department achieve its mission: to interpret, present and encourage enjoyment of the historical and cultural resources of the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation (SBTHP).  Will work closely with the Director of Programs, the Public Engagement team, the Program Planning & Evaluation Committee, affinity groups, and other members of the SBTHP staff.   

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Supports all aspects of museum and onsite education – assists with developing, implementing, promoting and evaluating educational and interpretive programs for all SBTHP sites, namely El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park, Casa de la Guerra, and the greater Presidio Neighborhood. Work includes supporting Director of Programs and Programs Department with public and educational programming for students, families, SBTHP members, community members, visitors and the public (all ages & backgrounds). 

• Responsible for scheduling on-site group tours and school field trip programs; and related communication. Assist with the design and implementation of activities and programs, the collection and enhancement of educational resources, and the development and facilitation of field trip programming that meet the California Social Studies curriculum framework requirements and content standards for all grade levels (particularly Grades 3-5).  Respond to the needs of schools and teachers for on-site, virtual, and in-class/off-site visits. 

• Responsible for assisting with the recruitment, training, management, and evaluation of SBTHP volunteers for programs and activities.  Responsible for maintaining volunteer data. 

• Assist with the development, writing, and production of education-related materials and activities to enhance SBTHP’s interpretive programming. 

• Helps with the preparation, management, staffing, and breakdown of all public and educational programs and events. Maintain an inventory of Program Department supplies and help with selecting and picking up new supplies when needed. 

• Attend monthly staff meetings and other meetings as requested. 

• Opportunities may arise to work additional hours beyond those scheduled in accordance with this job description to assist with other organizational tasks including facility rentals and visitor center duties.  

SBTHP is a diverse organization with a small staff and many activities; all staff members must be versatile and cooperative in carrying out a variety of responsibilities and duties, as assigned by supervisors and/or the Executive Director.   

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Strong oral, written and organizational and interpersonal skills, along with good computer skills, outgoing and confident manner, ability to perform well under pressure and deal with awkward situations required. Ability to lift up to 35lbs as a regular task, bend, stoop, kneel, sit and stand for long periods of time, and ability to reach overhead required. Driver’s license and ability to drive the organization’s pickup truck on a regular basis required. Availability to work certain nights, weekends and varying shifts required. BA degree or coursework in history, museum education, humanities or closely related field preferred, some college level coursework required.  Experience in teaching both children and adults, and volunteer management preferred. Conversant in Spanish preferred. Experience with audio/video equipment and video conferencing tools like Zoom preferred. 

Schedule: 20 hours/week (in person, on-site)  

Salary:  $19 - $21 per hour, based on experience.  

Start Date: As soon as possible 

Deadline for Application: Open until filled 

Application Process: Please submit completed & signed application, resume/cv, and a short cover letter to: Tucker Foltz, tucker@sbthp.org   

Event Attendant  

Reports to 

Director of Special Events & Rentals 

Classification 

Regular, part time, non-exempt 

About the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation 

The Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation (SBTHP) is a nonprofit that operates the El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park located in downtown Santa Barbara. As a historical museum and archaeological site, SBTHP provides docent-led tours, living history programs and other educational programming that addresses the history of the region’s multi-ethnic past and present. 

Scope of Position 

The Event Attendant is scheduled to work private events at Casa de la Guerra and El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park and occasionally for Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation (SBTHP) sponsored events. 

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Welcome and orient renters/vendors/guests to Presidio or Casa de la Guerra facilities. 

• Assist with event set-up, including moving chairs and tables when needed. 

• Implements the rules and guidelines of SBTHP with the renters, vendors (such as catering, party rentals, music, florists, etc.), and guests during the event, set-up, and tear down. 

• Maintains, protects, and secures the historic properties and structures throughout duration of each event, including opening and closing facilities, and arming/disarming the alarm system. 

• Ensures parking and noise are appropriate to the event and do not conflict with general safety, the visitor experience, or neighboring businesses. 

• Provide staff support/troubleshooting to renters as needed. 

• Light maintenance of sites, including occasional sweeping, raking, picking up trash as necessary. 

• Restock restroom supplies and maintain restrooms in clean condition as needed. 

• Coordinate and maintain communication with SBTHP staff and volunteers during open hours to ensure that event is successful and the public’s enjoyment of SBTHP sites is unhampered. 

• Represent SBTHP as needed to visitors to El Presidio SHP and the Casa by answering questions about general history, site rental, operating hours, etc. 

• Opportunities may arise to work additional hours beyond those scheduled in accordance with this job description to assist with other organizational tasks such as visitor center duties and SBTHP’s public programs, as needed.  

• SBTHP is a diverse organization with a small staff and many activities. All staff members, including the Event Attendant, must be versatile and cooperative in carrying out a variety of responsibilities and duties, as assigned by the Director of Special Events & Rentals and/or the Associate Director of Advancement. 

Qualifications and Requirements 

Outgoing and confident manner; ability to work independently; to perform well under pressure and deal with awkward situations; excellent human relations skills; good verbal skills; dependable; able to work outdoors; able to understand and follow detailed directions; able to adapt to last minute changes required. Reliable transportation, and availability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and to work varying shifts required. Must be age 21 or over. Interest in history and museums; previous event experience preferred. A high school education/G.E.D., plus two years’ experience in a similar position with a public-facing role preferred.  

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to lift 35 lbs. 

• Ability to bend, stoop, and kneel 

• Ability to sit for long periods of time 

• Ability to stand for long periods of time 

• Ability to reach overhead 

• Hearing acuity to perform communication with members of the public via telephone. 

Start Date 

As soon as possible 

Usual Schedule 

Varies. Typically a minimum of 10 hours per week (40 hours per month) dependent on rental and organizational activity. 

Salary 

$19/hour 

Deadline for Application 

Open until filled 

Application Process 

Please submit application and resume to Jordan Hitchens, jordan@sbthp.org.