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Seasonal and Permanent Positions Available



JOB TITLE: Convention Center Coordinator

JOB LOCATION: Leadville, Colorado. United States.
JOB TYPE: Part Time, non-exempt
JOB POSTED DATE: April 9, 2013
START DATE: May 22, 2013
END DATE: Permanent
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JOB SUMMARY:The objective of the Convention Center Coordinator is to advance the mission of the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum and the Matchless Mine by generating revenue through the sale of museum facilities for social, corporate and non-profit events and coordinates and oversees all related logistics for events.

Please contact info@mininghalloffame.org for full job description and application.

The National Mining Hall Of Fame & Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates must fill out an application, provide a resume and submit a cover letter stating interest to be considered for employment. Application, resume and cover letter must be submitted via email to Info@MiningHallOfFame.org


JOB TITLE: On-Site Caretaker, Matchless Mine


JOB LOCATION: Leadville, Colorado. United States.
JOB TYPE: Seasonal, Part-Time
WAGE: Summer campsite, electric & trash removal provided in exchange for labor.
JOB POSTED DATE: April 9, 2013
START DATE: May 22, 2013
END DATE: Sep. 30, 2013
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JOB SUMMARY:The On-Site Caretaker is responsible for monitoring the after-hours security of the historic Matchless Mine, providing outstanding customer service when interacting with visitors (both authorized and unauthorized) and performing light maintenance and cleaning duties. In exchange for this labor, the Caretaker is provided the unique opportunity of living (in his/her own R.V. or camper) on the historic Matchless Mine property during the summer season, rent-free. Electricity and trash removal is provided, however, there is no on-site water or sanitation, which would be the responsibility of the Caretaker. The Caretaker is an ambassador for the Matchless Mine and its owner/operator, the National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum, and as such is required to represent this federally-chartered institution in the best possible light at all times. A passion for Leadville’s deeply-rooted mining heritage and guest service will shape every interaction you have.

Please contact info@mininghalloffame.org for full job description and application.

The National Mining Hall Of Fame & Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates must fill out an application, provide a resume and submit a cover letter stating interest to be considered for employment. Application, resume and cover letter must be submitted via email to Info@MiningHallOfFame.org




Wall of Honors Newest Members

The National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum would like to welcome our newest members to the Corporate Wall of Honors: Coming Soon!


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GIFT SHOP:

Be sure to stop in when you visit the museum. Members receive an additional 10% off their purchases. Some new items in stock include beautiful onyx carved plates, wine glasses, railroad spike art, and vases. We also sell gold nuggets and gold nugget jewelry, fine jewelry, books and more.




GIFT SHOP ORDERS:

We currently do not have an on-line catalog. We do encourage you to order over the phone if you know the specific item you would like to purchase. Please call the Museum at (719) 486-1229 to place your order.





PLANNING A CONVENTION OR MEETING?:

Our Convention Center is ready to serve your meeting needs with an auditorium that will seat over 100 people and a ballroom that will serve at least 350 people for a sit-down dinner or over 400 people sitting auditorium style. A catering kitchen is ready to stage your meals. Three breakout meeting rooms, each with a gas-fired log stove, will seat from 25 to 60 people comfortably. For your next meeting, consider a reception in the Museum prior to your meeting or dinner.

Please contact Bob Hartzell at (719) 486-1229, to reserve the rooms for your event.




LEADVILLE MINER STATUE:

Limited editions of "The Leadville Miner 1" (1999) statue by renowned sculptor and 1997 Utah Artist of the Year, Gary Prazen, are now available at the Museum Gift Shop. This statue is the first in Prazen's Miner Statue Series; these statues will be available only through the Museum Gift Shop. For more information call the Gift Shop at (719)486-1229.




NEW E-MAIL ADDRESS:

The National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum has new e-mail addresses: Click here to send the Director an Email, use the General email links found on the bottom of all pages of this website, or use the specific email links on the appropriate pages to contact the Gift Shop, Membership or the Convention Center.

 

Virtual Museum
Virtual Museum
Take a quick online virtual tour of the museum and see samples of some of our entertaining and informative exhibits.
Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame
Browse this section to learn about the National Mining Hall of Fame and meet it's many illustrious inductees.
Wall of Honors
Wall of Honors
Links to our Logo Sponsors, supporting our efforts to educate and inform the public about the mining industry.

The National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum, 120 W. 9th, P.O. Box 981; Leadville, CO 80461
Phone: 719-486-1229, Fax: 719-486-3927, Send Us An Email