Work at the Doss
Our Story: Since 2006
The Doss Heritage & Culture Center is a Texas & Parker County History Museum, dedicated to bringing history to life for all generations to experience and enjoy. Previously, the history and culture of Parker County was housed in one room inside the Weatherford Public Library. Now, the 23,000 square foot Doss Heritage and Culture Center is available for the world to enjoy the rich history and culture of the area.
Our Mission & Vision
The mission of the James and Dorothy Doss Heritage and Culture Center is to collect, preserve, and interpret the history of Parker County through cultural and educational events that raise awareness and pride in our western heritage.
Doss Staff
Employment Opportunities
PART TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Event Services Associate – Flexible hours, Mostly Nights & Weekends
Event Services Associate – Flexible hours, Mostly Nights & Weekends
The Doss Heritage and Culture Center is seeking a customer facing part-time Event Services Associate to work with our team. This position is responsible for implementing the physical security program to protect museum buildings, objects of art, employees, volunteers, and visitors to the museum, and to perform duties related to special events, rentals, and building maintenance.
Candidates will be friendly, respectful, and have a helpful disposition. This position requires an interest in special events such as weddings, showers, corporate events, and other private events.
Skills Required:
- Monitors events as needed
- Reviews weekly schedule prior to event for assignment
- Assist rental clients with questions and needs
- Ensure event clients abide by contract requirements
- Ensure all post event tasks are complete prior to rental client leaving (trash and all personal event items are removed from the property, kitchen and event space are cleaned accordingly
- Set-up tables and chairs as needed for events; ability to move 50lbs
- Break down and store tables and chairs after event; ability to move 50 lbs
- Set-up and break down of audio visual systems
- Ensure all doors are locked after event is complete
- Engage electronic security system to secure building after events
- Report all incidents which result in injury to the Event & Visitor Services Manager
- Immediately report any unresolved issues to the Event & Visitor Services Manager
- Performs other duties as necessary
- High school diploma
- At least 18 years of age
- At least two years of customer service experience
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Availability to work a flexible schedule Tuesday – Sunday, schedules will be set 2 weeks to 1 month in advance
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $10-12 per hour based on experience
Schedule is flexible and set for event services associate every 2 weeks to 1 month in advance
Please email resume submissions to Events & Visitor Serivces Manager at events@dosscenter.org
ONLY EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED.
Summer Education Internship
Summer Museum Education Internship
Internships will be announced in early 2023 – for specific questions please email our Education Manager at education@dosscenter.org
FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The Doss Heritage and Culture Center is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Doss Heritage & Culture Center makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Get Involved
Doss Volunteers help us bring history to life! Volunteers serve as docents, help with our education programs, special events & more!
Museum Hours
Tues – Sat : 10am - 5pm
Thurs : 10am-8pm
Sun & Mon: Closed
Contact Us
(817) 599-6168
Email Us
Organizational Info
Mailing Address
PO Box 215
Weatherford, TX 76086
Mission Statement
The mission of the James and Dorothy Doss Heritage and Culture Center is to collect, preserve, and interpret the history of Parker County through cultural and educational events that raise awareness and pride in our western heritage.
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