Collections Interpreter - Center for Collections & Research

Responsibilities

• Develop and present tours and programs related to Cranbrook’s architecture, historic collections, and history for a variety of constituents.
• Research new programs or tours, write up protocols, and be responsible for the development and delivery of certain programs.
• Demonstrate a mastery of the tour content and have excellent presentation and large group management skills.

Requirements

• Enthusiasm for the content and an eagerness to share that enthusiasm with learners of all ages.
• A college level art history, architectural history, or other relevant course required, a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience teaching to a variety of ages, either formal or informal, required.
• Customer service experience and the ability to positively and effectively work with individuals and groups, with an emphasis on adult audiences.
• A valid State of Michigan driver’s license with satisfactory driving record and the use of a personal automobile is required in order to meet tour groups at various campus destinations.
• The ability to navigate stairs and uneven terrain, including unpaved garden and woodland paths, and lead tours that may be several hours long.
• The use of a personal cell phone is required to communicate with Center staff while conducting campus tours.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Enthusiasm for the content and an eagerness to share that enthusiasm with learners of all ages.
• A college level art history, architectural history, or other relevant course required, a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience teaching to a variety of ages, either formal or informal, required.
• Customer service experience and the ability to positively and effectively work with individuals and groups, with an emphasis on adult audiences.
• A valid State of Michigan driver’s license with satisfactory driving record and the use of a personal automobile is required in order to meet tour groups at various campus destinations.
• The ability to navigate stairs and uneven terrain, including unpaved garden and woodland paths, and lead tours that may be several hours long.
• The use of a personal cell phone is required to communicate with Center staff while conducting campus tours.