Museum Opening Saturday, March 20, 2021

We are pleased to announce that we will be able to open for the season on Saturday, March 20, 2021 as planned!

Spring Hours (Valid March 20, 2021 - April 30, 2021):

Monday: Open 11:00-4:00
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Open 11:00-4:00
Friday: Open 11:00-4:00
Saturday: Open 11:00-4:00
Sunday: Open 11:00-4:00

Now Hiring! Seasonal Visitor Services Representatives

Friends of the Cascade Locks Historical Museum are hiring! We have three openings for seasonal Visitor Services Representatives, with staggered start dates between March and May. To apply, please send an email of interest with either your resume or an employment application to director@cascadelocksmuseum.org.

Job Title: Visitor Services Representative

Position Type: Part-Time, Temporary, Non-Exempt

Wage: $13.50/hour

Reports To: Executive Director

Travel Required: None

Location: Cascade Locks Historical Museum, 417 SW Portage Rd, Cascade Locks, OR 97014

Schedule: 10:45 AM- 4:15 PM, 2-3 days per week. Weekend availability required.

Season: March 20, 2021- October 31, 2021. Museum is open daily May 1 through September 30, and closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays in March, April, and October.

Description: Cascade Locks Historical Museum employs public-facing customer service staff to take admission, answer visitor questions, and perform light janitorial duties on museum exhibits.

Responsibilities:

Customer Service

  • Welcome visitors to the museum

  • Provide information to visitors, such as admission rates, restroom location, suggestions for things to do in the area.

  • Record COVID-19 contact tracing information from visitors

Cashiering

  • Process cash and credit card transactions using a tablet interfacing point of sale system

  • Accurately count change for cash transactions

 Light Janitorial Duties

  • Use disinfectants to follow COVID-19 sanitation procedures

  • Use glass cleaner to remove fingerprints from cases

  • Sweep as needed

  • Vacuum carpet as needed

Other duties

  • Other duties may be assigned for completion during down-time between visitor groups based on employee ability and interest.

Requirements:

  • A positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and willingness to learn

  • Working proficiency in English language

  • General knowledge of local area helpful but not required

  • General knowledge of local history helpful but not required

  • Must be 18 or older

Work Environment:

Cascade Locks Historical Museum is located in a 1905 historic house in Cascade Locks Marine Park. Due to the historic nature of the building, accessing the facility requires ascending and descending stairs.  The building has original windows and is frequently warm in the summer and cool in the winter.

And the winner is...

…Kailey Roe! You have won the Holiday Quilt Raffle! Here is the link to the video livestream of the drawing.

Thank you to Pat Power for donating this beautiful quilt, and thank you to everyone who purchased tickets. We appreciate your support and hope you have a healthy and happy holiday season!

Annual Free Admission Day

In following with tradition, the day of Magical History Tour is our annual Free Admission Day. While we won’t be celebrating on the Sternwheeler tonight, admission to the museum is FREE today, Friday, October 2, 2020 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

If you’re missing Magical History Tour, please head over to https://www.32auctions.com/FCLHM2020 to see our online auction. Bidding closes at 9:00 PM tonight. Save the date for next year’s event, Friday, October 1, 2021.

Fall Hours start October 1

Beginning October 1, the museum is transitioning to Fall Hours.

Monday: 11:00-4:00
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 11:00-4:00
Friday: 11:00-4:00
Saturday: 11:00-4:00
Sunday: 11:00-4:00

The museum closes for the year on November 1. Thanks for a great season and we’ll see you in the Spring!

2020 Online Auction

While we know that there is no substitute for Magical History Tour in the hearts of our supporters, we are pleased to announce the opening of our first-ever online auction. Bids close at 9:00 PM on Friday, October 2, when our previously scheduled Magical History Tour would have ended.

With no ticket sales and a smaller auction, we are trying to raise just $5000 this year to support the museum. This event usually nets the museum around $15,000. Please consider donating the amount you would have paid for tickets, or what you can afford. Thank you for joining us online this year.

Go to the auction site to see our catalog and start bidding.