The Spring Point Ledge Light Trust is seeking a Summer Coordinator to take charge of lighthouse open houses this summer. This is a paid position.
The job involves openings and tours on Saturdays and Sundays from late June to Labor Day weekend, plus bus tours during the week, primarily from mid-August through October. There will also be special openings on Maine Lighthouse Day in mid-September and on Columbus Day weekend. Hours for most regular openings are from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM.
The Summer Coordinator must be able to work weekends when Open Houses are scheduled. Duties include opening and closing the lighthouse, setting up and closing down the ticket and merchandise sales areas, installing the daily temporary signs for each opening along Broadway in South Portland, acting as a docent, and managing the inventory of merchandise sold. The Coordinator will also be responsible for scheduling trustees and docents needed for each opening or tour.
The ideal candidate will be reliable and of good character, enjoy working with the public, have access to a computer and be able to use email, and have a sincere interest in Maine lighthouses and history. Training will be provided as necessary.
Interested candidates should contact Bill Berman, SPLLT chairman, at wberman@smccme.edu for an interview.
