Careers

As a leader in heritage tourism, Historic Columbia provides house museum tours, walking tours and guided bus tours of Columbia's cultural and historical assets. Additionally, the organization hosts annual programs and events such as the Gardening Symposium and the Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture. As an advocate for the preservation of Columbia and Richland County's built history, Historic Columbia works closely with city and county officials to ensure proper protection is provided to structures with cultural and historical importance.

Our mission is to share the complex history of Columbia and Richland County through historic preservation advocacy, innovative educational programs, and strategic partnerships.

Historic Columbia is an equal opportunity employer committed to advancement opportunities for all individuals based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Historic Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

Current Openings:

WEEKEND STAFF

Historic Columbia is looking for Weekend Staff to assist with tours, gift shop operations, and other customer service responsibilities. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  
• Tour Presentations: Learn five house tours and relate information professionally. Manage the flow of tours in a timely manner. Collect demographic information by using the Altru point-of-sale system.  
• Safety and Security: Be familiar with safety procedures. Know where alarm panels, first aid kits, and fire extinguishers are located. Open houses and grounds at the beginning of the day and secure and alarm them accurately at the end of the day. Maintain security of collections pieces by following established rules while giving tours. Exhibit good management techniques for guiding the visitors through the house museums.  
• Gift Shop: Become knowledgeable of merchandise and sales promotions. Use Altru software with proficiency to sell merchandise and tour tickets. Help keep the shop tidy by sweeping and emptying trash if needed.  
• Additional Responsibilities: Sell memberships by informing visitors of the benefits of membership with Historic Columbia and of upcoming programming. Exhibit good customer service skills. Accurately prepare the day’s deposit and prepare the till for the next day.  
• Adhere to Historic Columbia Ethics and Human Resources policies. • Other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS:  
• Good interpersonal skills.  
• Public speaking experience preferred.  
• Must be able to work as a team with fellow weekend staff members. 

Job Details: $15 an hour ($12.50 an hour during training) / approximately 12 hours a month / onsite in Columbia, SC.

Historic Columbia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains compliance with all federal, state, and local laws.

Please send a cover letter and resume with three references, at least one of which should be a past supervisor, to jobs@historiccolumbia.org. The title of the email should be the position for which you are applying. The position will remain open until filled.