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Position Summary
The O’Keeffe Home & Studio in Abiquiu, NM is seeking a Tour Guide. This position is central to the tour experience at Georgia O’Keeffe’s historic home and studio in Abiquiu, New Mexico. Tour guides are responsible for creating a warm and welcoming environment to small groups visiting this fascinating historic site.
Each day, tour guides lead 2 - 4 tours per day by enthusiastically providing information about the life and home of Georgia O’Keeffe, engaging in conversation, and answering visitor questions while walking around the historic site. Tours include public tours, contracted group tours, private group tours, or school tours as needed. Start by greeting visitors in the Welcome Center then joining them for a 5-minute drive up the road on a shuttle to O’Keeffe’s historic home and studio.
Tours last 60-90 minutes long and approximately half of the tour takes place outside on rocky, uneven terrain during all types of weather.
Weekend availability preferred.
*COVID-19 considerations: Common surfaces are sanitized regularly; safety and cleaning measures are in place to prevent the spread of the virus. Masks and PPE are provided to all staff.
Responsibilities include but not limited to
· Greet visitors; assist with checking-in visitors prior to tours; and other duties as requested
· Direct visitors to tour shuttle; take roll call; provide information and guidelines; and drive with visitors to the property
· Lead tour through the home providing information on the artist’s life, her homes, artwork, the community of Abiquiu and surrounding area; the Museum; and responds to inquiries by visitors
· Participates in on-going training to grow knowledge of O’Keeffe and other relevant topics
· Provides emergency response to visitors and property as required; follows safety, security and emergency procedures and practices as required
Special Projects or Additional Duties
· Complete special projects or additional duties as assigned, and consistent with the skills, training, level of responsibility and other requirements for this position
Background and Qualifications
· High School Diploma or GED – Required
· BA/BS, Humanities or social sciences – Preferred
· 1 Year customer service experience - Required
Skills and Abilities
· Outgoing and comfortable talking with members of the public
· Enjoy talking with people from all backgrounds in small groups and one-on-one; clearly communicate area information, museum guidelines/policies, and other information as needed
· Willing to learn about Georgia O’Keeffe and related history; museum provides ongoing training; previous knowledge not required
· Flexible and able to improvise
· Highly responsible and able to work both independently and with others
Benefits
This position is eligible for some benefits, including free museum membership, retail store discount, and Employee Assistance Program!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
Part Time
Business Services
$35k-48k (estimate)
01/20/2024
05/23/2024
okeeffemuseum.org
JAMAICA, NY
200 - 500
1997
Private
THOMAS O'KEEFFE
$10M - $50M
Business Services
Georgia O'Keeffe Museum is dedicated to the work of the American artist Georgia OKeeffe and to study and interpretation of American Modernism.