Port Isabel Lighthouse

Lighthouse Keeper

The City of Port Isabel, Texas, "an equal opportunity employer," is seeking

a LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER for the Historical Preservation Department.

NOTE: This position has been filled. Potential applicants are welcome to submit letters of interest in possible future openings.

Job Summary:

Responsible for various operations of the Port Isabel Lighthouse including taking tickets from visitors; keeping a count of visitors; interpretation of the lighthouse and its history; providing assistance to patrons; keeping the lighthouse and surrounding areas clean at all times; performing some office duties; answering telephone; assisting in lighthouse projects; conducting tours; and related work as required.

Supervision Received:

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Historic Preservation.

Supervisions Exercised:

None

Example of Duties:

Open and close lighthouse structure each day;

Take tickets from visitors and keep an account of patrons visiting the Lighthouse;

Maintain updated records on attendance and admission reports;

Welcome and give orientation of Lighthouse to patrons;

Provide assistance to patrons;

Maintain an inventory of supplies;

Report on any repairs or damage of Lighthouse to Museum Director;

Clean and maintain interior and surrounding exterior of Lighthouse;

And other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge:

Knowledge of lighthouses and lighthouse history

Skills:

Strong communication skills in writing and orally, especially in front of large groups

Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively with the public;

ability to work with volunteer group;

ability to follow oral and written directions;

ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships;

ability to identify needs of patrons and the most effective method of response and assistance;

ability to organize data and information;

ability to perform multiple tasks within a short period of time.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED. A college degree is preferred.

Experience:

A minimum of one year of museum and/or historic interpretation experience.

Hours:

Must be able to work on Saturdays, Sundays, and during special events.

Age:

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Wages:

Minimum Wage

Hours:

Thirty (30) hours per week

On side housing:

None

Contact:

Ed Meza, Museum Director --- (956) 943-7602
"EDUARDO P. MEZA" <epmeza@juno.com>

Links

Port Isabel Historical Museum -- Museum page

Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce -- with photo

Park Net [National Park Service] -- Information and photo

The Sea Shell Shop lighthouse history pages -- History of the lighthouse

Texas Parks and Wildlife page on Port Isabel lighthouse -- Information

Queen Isabella Inn page -- Small photo

Stalwart Sentinel photo of lighthouse at sunset

Handbook of Texas -- About Port Isabel

Dallas Morning News story -- Lighthouse and museum openings

South-Padre-Island.com tourism page -- Information and photo

Veleija's page of Rio Grande Valley museums -- list of museums

South Padre Island

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Job Summary:	Responsible for various operations of the Port Isabel Lighthouse including taking tickets from visitors; keeping a count of visitors; interpretation of the lighthouse and its history; providing assistance to patrons; keeping the lighthouse and surrounding areas clean at all times; performing some office duties; answering telephone; assisting in lighthouse projects; conducting tours; and related work as required.
Supervision Received:	Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Historic Preservation.
Supervisions Exercised:	None
Example of Duties:	Open and close lighthouse structure each day; Take tickets from visitors and keep an account of patrons visiting the Lighthouse; Maintain updated records on attendance and admission reports; Welcome and give orientation of Lighthouse to patrons; Provide assistance to patrons; Maintain an inventory of supplies; Report on any repairs or damage of Lighthouse to Museum Director; Clean and maintain interior and surrounding exterior of Lighthouse; And other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
	*Knowledge:*	Knowledge of lighthouses and lighthouse history
	*Skills:*	Strong communication skills in writing and orally, especially in front of large groups
	*Abilities:*	Ability to communicate effectively with the public; ability to work with volunteer group; ability to follow oral and written directions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; ability to identify needs of patrons and the most effective method of response and assistance; ability to organize data and information; ability to perform multiple tasks within a short period of time.
	*Education:*	High School Diploma or GED. A college degree is preferred.
	*Experience:*	A minimum of one year of museum and/or historic interpretation experience.
	*Hours:*	Must be able to work on Saturdays, Sundays, and during special events.
	*Age:*	Must be 18 years of age or older.
Wages:	Minimum Wage
Hours:	Thirty (30) hours per week
On side housing:	None

Contact:	Ed Meza, Museum Director --- (956) 943-7602 "EDUARDO P. MEZA" <epmeza@juno.com>