Full-time Job Opportunities at Mount Vernon

Position:

Interactive Designer

Department:

New Media

 

Introduction: 
George Washington’s Mount Vernon is seeking a dynamic, creative designer who will help transform Mount Vernon’s web, mobile, and social media platforms.  The Interactive Designer will work with Mount Vernon’s New Media team to develop cutting edge digital products, web content, mobile sites, promotional creative, online video productions, social media engagements, and other interactive offerings.  In this role you will be collaborating with other web specialists, marketing executives, and talented historians at George Washington’s home on the Potomac – the most highly visited historic home in America. 

 

Responsibilities:
Leading our interactive design efforts, this position will be asked to conceptualize interactive designs, produce graphical mockups, develop creative content for web pages and other digital promotions, and work with the New Media team to implement our plans. Mount Vernon’s Interactive Designer will report to the Vice President of New Media. 

Mount Vernon’s Interactive Designer should be someone who has strong graphical design skills, a demonstrated ability to develop effective user interfaces, and an excellent understanding of HTML, CSS, and digital content management systems.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelors Degree (preferably in design related fields).  Candidates with BFAs/MFAs with an emphasis on interactive/digital design will receive extra consideration
• 4+ years of relevant experience as an interactive designer
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong understanding of HTML and CSS.  Experience in HTML5 and/or CSS3 is of great interest
• A strong understanding of effective user interface principles.  Experience in designing for mobile products is a decided plus
• Experience in working within leading web Content Management Systems (ex. Drupal, ExpressionEngine, Convio Luminate, etc.)
• Experience in web video production and editing is a plus
• A developed sense for good typography
• An ability to work effectively within a team structure and in directing outside design agencies as needed
• An unquenchable desire to innovate
• An online portfolio that showcases your skills

* Please include a link to your digital portfolio on your resume

Please forward a resume, cover letter and salary history/requirement by email to NewMediamail@mountvernon.org, by fax to 703.780.8320 or by US Mail to POB 110, Mount Vernon, VA 22121. Our applications may be downloaded and printed from the website at www.MountVernon.org.

 

Mount Vernon is an Equal Opportunity Employer

---

Position:

Maintenance Technician

Department:

Operations and Maintenance

Introduction: 
Mount Vernon’s Operations and Maintenance Department is seeking a technician to assist in the installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electrical, domestic water and various other systems.  
Flexibility to work non-traditional hours including nights, weekends and holidays. Hours for this position are 1:30pm-10:00pm and days off will be Tuesdays and Thursdays. Employment will be contingent upon successful drug test, background investigation and we participate in E-verify which requires documentation to verify identity and employment authorization.
 

Responsibilities:
- Assists in the installation, maintenance and repair of pumps, motors, valves, security and fire alarm equipment and HVAC equipment and controls
- Installation and repair of various equipment and materials
- Various maintenance tasks including installing piping & electrical wiring, digging trenches, working with sewer tanks, drainage, and pumping equipment, Assembling scaffolding/rigging, and setup and operation of audio/visual equipment
- Conducts all work/orders in accordance with documented procedures and guidelines and compiles a daily record
- Assists contractors with service projects and installations
- Operates, maintains and secures tools and equipment
- Practices, maintains and enforces safety regulations and procedures
- Assists with requirements for estate special events and projects and other duties

Special  Requirements:
- Position requires standing/walking for long periods of time, entering dark, dusty and close spaces, using  solvents, lubricants, adhesives and other hazardous materials, and exposure to all weather conditions
-  Weekend and holiday work required
-  Position is classified as essential and requires participation in all emergencies, ice and snow removal and special events

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years of combined experience in plumbing, electrical, and HVAC trades
• Ability to read and understand architectural drawings
• Must possess good written and verbal communication skills
• Works independently and with a minimum of supervision
• Knowledge of life safety codes preferred 
• Valid driver’s license
• Flexibility to work non-traditional hours including nights, weekends and holidays

Please forward a resume, cover letter and salary history/requirement by email to OMmail@mountvernon.org, by fax to 703.780.8320 or by US Mail to POB 110, Mount Vernon, VA 22121. Our applications may be downloaded and printed from the website at www.MountVernon.org or picked up in person at the Ticket window, Restaurant or Retail shops.

 

Mount Vernon is an Equal Opportunity Employer

---

 

Position:

Banquet Captain/Manager

Department:

Mount Vernon Inn

Introduction: 
The Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant, located at the entrance of George Washington’s Mount Vernon, is hiring a full-time Banquet Captain/Manager.

Responsibilities:

The Banquet Captain will participate in all aspects of coordination and supervision of all banquet staff for service, set-up and breakdown for private parties and events within the restaurant and/or throughout the estate.  This position will operate as the lead for all roles including food server and bartender as needed to ensure customer satisfaction.  Individual must be a highly motivated, well organized team player who enjoys working in a fast paced environment.  This position is compensated hourly with tips.  Frequent evening and weekend duty required.

Qualifications:

• 2 - 5 years restaurant and/or catering experience required
• Prior supervisory or management experience in a restaurant setting preferred
• Must be very organized, detail oriented and flexible
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills required
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment with multiple demands required

Please forward a resume, cover letter and salary history/requirement by email to MVImail@mountvernon.org, by fax to 703.780.8320 or by US Mail to POB 110, Mount Vernon, VA 22121.Our applications may be downloaded and printed from the website at www.MountVernon.org or picked up in person at the Ticket window, Restaurant or Retail shops.

 

Mount Vernon is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

 

---

 

Position:

IT Support Technician

Department:

Information Technology

Introduction:

The Information Technology Department at Mount Vernon supports all internal staff as well as customer facing systems and exhibits.  Beginning in July, this responsibility will also extend to the newly built Fred W. Smith Library for the Study of George Washington.  We are currently seeking a dedicated and hardworking IT Support Technician to provide full IT and A/V coverage for the Estate.  Applicants should be willing/able to quickly acclimate to the unique requirements of a high profile, 365 days open for business, public attraction.

 

Responsibilities:

- Provide tier 1 desktop and application support to employees in person, online, phone and  via email
- Maintain accurate records of issue(s) and their resolution
- Coordinate with tier 2 and above to effectively resolve issues
- Manage inventory of ready-to-deploy laptops and desktops
- Support and troubleshoot smartphones and other connected devices
- Maintain accurate records of hardware and software deployed to employees
- Assist in moving employee equipment, furniture and other items as necessary
- Assist with partner meetings or other special events
- Maintain all conference room/shared workstations
- Coordinate maintenance for all printer/copiers
- Coordinate with outside vendors for support/repairs
- Available “on-call” to provide coverage for support issues
- Other duties as required

Qualifications:

• Degree in the Information Technology field desired or relevant certifications & experience
• Excellent computer skills including a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (including Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint)  & Windows Operating Systems
• Excellent organizational skills including the ability to identify priorities, work independently, meet deadlines and use logic and analysis to solve computer software problems 
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with staff, supervisors and vendors – with the appreciation for teamwork being essential
• Must be able to exercise good judgment in situations requiring the evaluation of information to reach creative solutions

Please forward a resume, cover letter and salary history/requirement by email to ITMail@mountvernon.org by fax to 703.780.8320 or by US Mail to POB 110, Mount Vernon, VA 22121. Our applications may be downloaded and printed from the website at www.MountVernon.org or picked up in person at the Ticket window, Restaurant or Retail shops.

Mount Vernon is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

---

Position:

Retail Administrative Assistant/Product Development Specialist

Department:

Retail 

Introduction:

The retail division at George Washington’s Mount Vernon is seeking an experienced Full-Time Administrative Assistant/Product Development Specialist to work M-F.

Responsibilities:

Working for the Director of Retail's fast-paced office, individual will manage a wide range of administrative details and duties, as well as working with various vendors.

Qualifications:

• Previous administrative experience preferably in a retail environment, required 
• Must possess excellent customer service skills
• Detail oriented and strong organizational skills required 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in addition to computer/Internet skills
• Experience with the full range of Microsoft Office applications  
• Must exhibit flexibility and dependability
• Must work well under pressure in an environment with multiple demands

Please forward a resume, cover letter and salary history/requirement by email to hrmail@mountvernon.org, by fax to 703.780.8320 or by US Mail to POB 110, Mount Vernon, VA 22121.Our applications may be downloaded and printed from the website at www.MountVernon.org or picked up in person at the Ticket window, Restaurant or Retail shops.

Mount Vernon is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Position:

Raisers Edge Database Administrator

Department:

Development

The Raiser’s Edge Database Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Raisers Edge (RE) donor database in support of all development initiatives.  A key responsibility is to extract information from Raiser’s Edge via queries, reports and export lists for internal and external use and be able to export the data to external lists in Microsoft Excel as well as mail merge with Microsoft Word.  The Administrator is also responsible for the management and integrity of the data by establishing routines with the development team to assure accuracy in donor records. This position is critical to the support of fundraising goals. 

Database Entry and Administration
- Serve as liaison with the Raiser’s Edge vendor, Blackbaud, and the Mount Vernon I.T. department to ensure proper management and execution of database tasks, use of best practices, and implement RE version updates
- Perform all department database administration functions including execution of periodic database maintenance tasks, backups, security set-up, duplicate record merging, records clean up tasks, and quality control audits
- Develop, train staff, and enforce data entry guidelines to ensure data quality and consistency and provide guidance on improving processes as needed
- Input, update and maintain secure constituent data and oversee data entry of all donations, gift acknowledgements, database entry and clean up
- Provide full oversight for tracking all resources including donations, pledges, gifts-in-kind and cultivation activities
- Produce detailed Crystal Reports generation, construction of complex queries and reports and all related information in the RE database for analysis and all fundraising efforts
- Maintain accurate coding in RE to ensure tracking of all appeals and cultivation activities ensuring all forms of outreach and communication is tracked accurately and appropriately
- Manage batch review and validation process for all gifts, including monthly reconciliation and data exports to the Finance Office
- Produce mailing lists, pledge reminders and donor invoices, preparing data merges and fulfillment of mailings
- Promote Mount Vernon’s use of dashboard management, and Internet technologies for fundraising purposes as it relates to Raiser’s Edge, such as utilizing bulk email, social networking and other new technologies

Please forward a resume, cover letter and salary history/requirement by email to HRmail@mountvernon.org, by fax to 703.780.8320 or by US Mail to POB 110, Mount Vernon, VA 22121.

Mount Vernon is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Gardener II 

Department:

Horticulture  

Description:

George Washington’s Mount Vernon is seeking a full-time Gardener to be responsible for assisting in maintaining the gardens and native landscapes to the highest standards on the historic Estate and at the new Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington.  Individual should be experienced in maintaining private estates or large public gardens and be familiar with implementing best horticultural practices including proper pruning, watering, planting and pest control on a wide variety of plants including native perennials, trees and shrubs. Occasional weekend and holiday work required. Position is classified as essential and the incumbent must participate in all emergencies, ice and snow removal and special events.  

Responsibilities:

- Maintenance of a wide variety of plants including vegtables, fruit trees, boxwood, native shade trees and shrubs.  Care includes planting, fertilizing, pruning, weed control and watering.
- Responsible for staying up to date and informed on horticultural techniques, supplies, chemicals and fertilizers
- Interacts positively with visitors, answering questions and giving directions
- Responsible for assisting with pest control to include identifying and controlling insects, diseases and weeds; Applies insecticides, fungicides and herbicides safely and properly; Maintains proper pesticide records

- Ability to properly prune trees, shrubs and perennials using appropriate techniques to encourage proper growth
- Operates a variety of power equipment such as mowers, blowers and trimmers and able to operate heavy equipment including tractors and forklifts
- Works independently and with a minimum of supervision; Maintains daily records of work activities and submits monthly reports
- Conducts work in accordance with all procedures and guidelines as well as practices and maintains safety standards and procedures in all work areas
- Works closely with all other horticulture personnel, assisting where needed and performs other related duties as requested; Carries out or directs the completion of special assignments

• 2 year degree (minimum) in Horticulture or related degree combined with at least 2 years of horticultural experience
• 2+ years working in and maintaining public gardens
• Posses broad range of plant knowledge from vegtables to trees
• Experience in operating a variety of equipment including tractors and assorted hand and power tools, mowers, loaders and dump trucks
• Experience and knowledge with pesticides including the proper application of pesticides
• Possession of or ability to obtain a Virginia Pesticide Applicators license

Please forward a resume, cover letter and salary history/requirement by email to hrmail@mountvernon.org, by fax to 703.780.8320 or by US Mail to POB 110, Mount Vernon, VA 22121. 

Mount Vernon is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Wait/Waitress staff, Host/Hostess staff

Department:

The Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant

Description:

The high volume Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant located at the entrance of George Washington’s Estate and serving the visitors to the Estate and all of the Washington Metropolitan area, is seeking to fill Food Server and Host/Hostess positions.  Free meals, uniforms, parking, and flexible scheduling.  Benefits are available dependent on hours worked.

Responsibilities: 

Staff will participate in all aspects of coordination and implementation of food service and will be responsible for guest/client relations. 

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years food service or restaurant experience preferred
• Must be organized, detail oriented and flexible
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required
• Must work well under pressure in a fast paced environment

Please forward a resume, cover letter and salary history/requirement by email to  MVImail@mountvernon.org, by fax to 703.780.8320 or by US Mail to POB 110, Mount Vernon, VA 22121.

Mount Vernon is an Equal Opportunity Employer