What are the responsibilities and job description for the Museum Guide position at Castle in the Clouds?
Category: Part-time, Seasonal (May through October)
Pay Type: Hourly
Pay: Starting $17.00/hour
Schedule: Flexible (2-5 shifts per week), weekends required
Direct Supervisor: Curator & Director of Preservation
Description:
Museum Guides are a critical part of the Castle in the Clouds team responsible for providing a safe, enjoyable, and rewarding experience for all museum visitors. Museum Guides serve as ambassadors to public, orienting and communicating historic content to guests. Additionally, Museum Guides provide an important service in keeping the house museum and its collections secure while open to the public.
Qualifications:
Excellent communication abilities.
Positive attitude, friendly demeanor.
Desire to work with the public and as part of a team.
An interest in history, architecture, and/or decorative arts.
Prior knowledge of the Lucknow estate and Plant family are not required, but a prospective Museum Interpreter should have a desire and willingness to learn (training will be provided) with the goal of communicating that history accurately and effectively to visitors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
· Act as a Museum Guide at stations throughout the house museum, as directed by the Floor Manager.
· Lead guided tours, as directed by the Curator.
· Communicate effectively and pleasantly with visitors: greeting them, providing guidance and orientation, and directing them to interpretive resources (labels and other printed interpretive materials).
· Arrive on time for shifts; arrange for a substitute Museum Guide in advance in the event of a planned absence.
· Other duties as requested by supervising staff.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 32 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Moultonborough, NH 03254 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17