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LancasterHistory is a community-based, not-for-profit organization established to educate the public on the history of Lancaster County and its place in the history of Pennsylvania and the United States, to advance the missions of regional historical organizations, and to promote the acquisition, preservation, and interpretation of resources representing the history of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania within the broader context of state and national history, including the life and legacy of America’s fifteenth president, James Buchanan, and to preserve and maintain Wheatland, his home.

LancasterHistory is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To read more about this, along with LancasterHistory’s Non-Discrimination or Harassment Policy and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please view our Non-Discrimination Policy.

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Last Updated July 23, 2025

Wheatland Administrative Assistant (Part-Time)

LancasterHistory is currently seeking a Wheatland Administrative Assistant to join LancasterHistory’s Wheatland staff. The ideal candidate ensures excellent hospitality and security of the historic collections at Wheatland, the home of President James Buchanan.  Knowledge of Civil War era and antebellum America is not a prerequisite, but curiosity and enthusiasm for history are a must. Candidates should be community-oriented and committed to engaging diverse audiences. Candidates must have experience and passion for working with the public and a commitment to an excellent visitor experience.

About LancasterHistory:

LancasterHistory exists to engage and educate the public about the people, places, and events that shaped Lancaster County within the broader context of the history of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the United States of America.

LancasterHistory is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To read more about this, along with LancasterHistory’s Non-Discrimination or Harassment Policy and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please view our Non-Discrimination Policy.

Supervisor:

Patrick Clarke, Director of President James Buchanan’s Wheatland

 General Responsibilities:

  • Ensures excellent hospitality services and the visitor experience by:
    • Implementing opening and closing procedures for Wheatland;
    • Ensuring the safety and security of historic artifacts, including the house;
    • Communicating tour schedules with volunteer tour guides;
    • Coordinating daily tour schedule with Visitor Services;
    • Guiding tours at Wheatland (as needed); and
    • Accommodating guests with disabilities with tour alternatives.
  • Provides occasional support for programs at James Buchanan’s Wheatland, including group tours;
  • Adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics as outlined in the Collections Management Policy; and
  • Performs other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

  • Superior customer service skills;
  • Proficiency with technology and knowledge of platforms including Zoom and Microsoft Office 365 programs such as Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
  • Proficiency with Point of Sale systems (previous experience with Blackbaud’s Altru is a plus);
  • Demonstrated interest in and enthusiasm for American history;
  • Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences;
  • Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively; and
  • Commitment to embracing issues of Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Accessibility.

Essential Functions:

  • Flexible work schedule that includes Saturdays and holidays;
  • Frequent communication with the general public in crowded settings.
  • Routinely moves objects of 30 pounds or greater. Reasonable accommodations will be made if necessary.
  • Routinely engaged in work that involves sitting in a stationary position for hours at a time; and
  • Routinely engaged in work that will involve walking and standing in a stationary position for periods of time.

Preferred Experience:

Previous experience (1-3 years) as a tour guide for a history or cultural organization in a volunteer or paid capacity. Previous experience (1-3 years) in a customer service position within a education or cultural organization. Must be 18 years of age or older.

Salary and Benefits:

This is a part-time, hourly rate position that provides a minimum of 15 hours per month work on Saturdays and some holidays as schedule needs dictate. This is an in-person work position that is non-exempt.

The hourly pay rate for this position is $15 per hour.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit a resume and a formal cover letter at the link below. Word Docs and PDFs are accepted. Please make sure the files are labeled “FirstInitialLastName_Resume” and “FirstInitialLastName_CoverLetter.” (For example: JSmith_Resume and JSmith_CoverLetter)

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. We intend to begin interviews for selected candidates in early August. Please direct questions about the position to Patrick Clarke, Director of President James Buchanan’s Wheatland, at patrick.clarke@lancasterhistory.org.

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