Representative, Museum Guide

About the Role

The Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum is seeking to hire a part-time (hourly) Museum Associate to work as a tour guide, program leader, and visitor assistant. By sharing the life-changing story of Girl Scouts at the birthplace of its Founder, Juliette Low, the dedicated staff of the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace support the GSUSA mission to “build girls of courage, confidence, and character to make the world a better place.”

Responsibilities

• Research and develop your own tour based on training and materials provided
• Lead visitors of diverse ages, backgrounds, and abilities in engaging museum tours
• Lead Girl Scout troops in hands-on activities based on training and materials provided
• Fill in as needed at the front desk or shop selling tickets and assisting visitors
• Show initiative in completing other daily tasks as needed such as program prep and development, historic research, and light cleaning and office duties
• Serve as an enthusiastic representative of Girl Scouting

Requirements

• Background or demonstrated interest in public history or education
• Experience working with the public and youth audiences
• Support for the Girl Scout Movement
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and storytelling skills

Skills

• Comfortable presenting to groups
• Comfortable working with children
• Comfort with managing classroom activities
• Basic Math Skills
• Ability to learn and retain tour and activity background information
• Ability to adapt classroom activities for age and ability

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This job requires the ability to give group presentations and assist visitors in a busy museum environment and/or manage classroom activities for youth audiences multiple times during a work shift. The job operates in a professional museum environment.

Pay and Schedule

This is a part-time position with weekend and weekday shifts typically 3-7 hours long and ranging from 8:30 am - 7:30 pm, and some holidays. The current starting rate is $14.00/hour.