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 🔗El Paso County Heritage Center Associate

  • Part Time
  • El Paso, TX
  • $15 USD / Hour
  • Applications have closed
  • Department: West Region
  • Job Qualifications:
    • Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
    • Familiarity with El Paso County and West Texas history, culture, and geography.
    • Strong customer service and communication skills.
    • Ability to assist with event coordination, walking tours, and exhibit setup.
    • Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
    • Basic computer skills for record-keeping and correspondence.
    • Ability to lift and carry materials for events, exhibits, and retail stocking.

    Preferred Experience:

    • Previous experience in museums, visitor centers, tourism, or customer service.
    • Experience with educational or public programs.
    • Familiarity with heritage tourism partnerships and community engagement.
    • Retail sales or inventory management experience.
  • How to Apply:

    To apply, please email a single PDF containing your resume, two professional references, and a cover letter addressed to Victor Hurtado, West Texas Program Officer, to hurtado@preservationtexas.org. No telephone inquiries. Only selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.

  • Contact Name: Victor Hurtado
  • Application Email: hurtado@preservationtexas.org

Website Preservation Texas

Founded in 1985, Preservation Texas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that empowers Texans to preserve their cultural heritage, and stewards significant buildings, collections, and cultural landscapes to ensure their permanent protection.

Under the direction of the West Texas Program Officer, the El Paso County Heritage Center Associate is a part-time, hourly position that supports daily operations, assists with programs and exhibit preparation, and provides visitor engagement at the Heritage Center (201 E San Antonio Ave, El Paso). This role requires familiarity with El Paso County and the broader West Texas region to effectively share its history and significance. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required to engage with diverse audiences.

Essential Job Functions:

  •  Greet visitors, provide information, and answer inquiries about the Heritage Center and regional history.
  • Assist with the planning, setup, and execution of programs, events, and educational activities.
  • Support exhibit preparation and maintenance.
  • Maintain and organize informational materials and Heritage Center = resources.
  • Assist in building relationships with El Paso and West Texas heritage tourism sites, vendors, and hotels to enhance visitor experience and increasing awareness of El Paso County’s heritage tourism opportunities.
  • Help coordinate walking tours and related heritage tourism programs.
  • Assist with retail sales, including stocking inventory, processing transactions, and reconciling daily sales.
  • Track visitor statistics and assist with reports.
  • Help with basic administrative and clerical tasks as needed.
  • Ensure the Heritage Center remains clean and welcoming for visitors.
  • Communicate effectively in both English and Spanish with visitors, partners, and community members.
  • Work a flexible schedule that may include weekends and evenings based on events and seasonal needs.