Nonprofit

Museum Tour Guide

On-site, Work must be performed in or near Washington, DC
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  • Details

    Job Type:Part Time
    Start Date:February 20, 2025
    Application Deadline:February 19, 2025
    Education:4-Year Degree Required
    Compensation:USD $18 / hour

    Description

    Job Description:

    Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Museum Tour Guide’s role will include but is not

    limited to the following responsibilities:

    • Leading museum tours;
    • Participating in training and evaluation;
    • Determine if any guests have physical restrictions that should be considered;
    • Clearly and articulately provide information to visitors in an engaging manner;
    • Stay up to date on museum events;
    • Answer any questions that the visitors have, or forward question to appropriate staff;
    • Additional museum education and visitor services duties as assigned.

    Required Experience/Skills:

    Candidates should be enrolled in or a graduate of a BA or MA program in public history, museum studies, history, archaeology, or related field, and demonstrate:

    • An interest in working with people;
    • Confidence in public speaking;
    • Ability to remain calm and focused while busy;
    • Reliability and punctuality;
    • Attention to detail and accuracy;
    • Readiness to learn and grow skills relevant to position;
    • An attitude of tolerance and respect;
    • Willingness to adhere to and enforce professional museum standards and practices;
    • Ability to perform tasks requiring physical activity (generally not involving muscular strain), including but not limited to carrying up to 50 lbs., walking, standing for up to four hours, stooping, sitting, reaching, lifting, etc.

    Job Description:

    Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Museum Tour Guide’s role will include but is not

    limited to the following responsibilities:

    • Leading museum tours;
    • Participating in training and evaluation;
    • Determine if any guests have physical restrictions that should be considered;
    • Clearly and articulately provide information to visitors in an engaging manner;
    • Stay up to date on museum events;
    • Answer any questions that the visitors have, or forward question to appropriate staff;
    • Additional museum education and visitor services duties as assigned.

    Required Experience/Skills:

    Candidates should be enrolled in or a graduate of a BA or MA program in public history, museum studies, history, archaeology, or related field, and demonstrate:

    • An interest in working with people;
    • Confidence in public speaking;
    • Ability to remain calm and focused while busy;
    • Reliability and punctuality;
    • Attention to detail and accuracy;
    • Readiness to learn and…

    Benefits

    Compensation & Benefits

    This is a part-time (up to 40 hours per month), paid position with variable hours to include evenings and Saturdays. Salary is $18 per hour.

    Compensation & Benefits

    This is a part-time (up to 40 hours per month), paid position with variable hours to include evenings and Saturdays. Salary is $18 per hour.

    Location

    On-site
    1307 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA

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    Instructions:

    To Apply:

    Please submit a cover letter and resume to hr@heurichhouse.org with the subject, Museum Tour Guide.

    No phone calls.

    The Heurich House Museum values diversity of culture and thought and seeks talented, qualified

    employees in all its operations regardless of race, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation,

    disability, age or any other protected classification under country or local law.

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