Lake County Historical Society - Staff

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The Lake County Historical Society has three fulltime staff people supported by seasonal employees and community volunteers. The staff is responsible for the business of the Society including operations of the museums, the gift shops, the Lighthouse Bed & Breakfast, maintenace and repair of all buildings and grounds, archive management, research assistance and museum exhibit design.

Executive Director: Ellen Lynch
Managing Innkeeper: Melisa Swanson
Store & Sites Manager: Brandon Hartung

INNKEEPER & OFFICE ASSISTANT

Looking for a part-time job that offers variety? Join the Lake County Historical Society as Innkeeper and Office Assistant. This position will work mainly out of the historic Two Harbors Lighthouse and Depot buildings. This hourly position will be scheduled on a monthly basis and be anticipated to work alternating weekends throughout the year. Anticipated work hours between 9:30 AM and 5:30 PM and are anticipated to work every other weekend and some holidays. Anticipated work load is 24 hours per week year-round. 

Duties include:

  • Provide general housekeeping including laundering linens, cleaning guest rooms, and bathrooms to ensure house is prepared for guest arrival. 
  • Stage linens and supplies to ensure house is ready for next day
  • Welcome and assist guests to the B&B by being the main point of contact on scheduled dates. 
  • Provide information on local history and events including the history of the lighthouse
  • Complete check-in paperwork and reservations when guests arrive
  • Attend staff meetings
  • Support Lake County Historical Society activities and other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

  • Ability to multi-task and be comfortable working in a team
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds
  • Ability to negotiate stairs multiple times each day
  • Have good verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to follow recipes, cook and bake
  • Have an interest in local and regional history
  • Have a phone to keep in communication with Managing Innkeeper
  • Self-Motivated
  • Reliable mode of transportation recommended
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The mission of the Lake County Historical Society is to preserve the history of Lake County, Minnesota through the preservation, study and interpretation of artifacts, documents, photographs and historic sites and to tell the story of our past and present culture.

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