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Role Summary
Do you enjoy inspirational history and creating memorable experiences? If so, the Exhibit Attendant and Tour Guide position at the National Medal of Honor Museum could be for you! We are seeking highly motivated and collaborative professionals to join our growing team and be a part of our mission to inspire American through the stories and values of the Medal of Honor.
In this role, you will serve as an ambassador for the museum, providing engaging, educational, and interactive experiences for visitors of all ages throughout the exhibit area. This role involves interacting with guests of the Museum and facilitating group or special event guided tours as needed to ensure a welcoming environment for all guests.
Pay and Benefits:
- Hourly pay range: $16-16.50/hr
- Part-time and full-time positions available
- Full-time benefits include a generous benefits package; medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, parental leave, wellness program, and 401k plan.
Essential Functions
- Engage guests on the Museum exhibit deck, share the stories of the Medal of Honor and its Recipients and answer questions about the Museum and artifacts.
- Conduct guided tours of the museum’s exhibitions, highlighting key themes, historical contexts, and artifacts.
- Adapt tour content and delivery to suit the interests and needs of diverse audiences, including school groups, families, and adult visitors.
- Facilitate visitor engagement through storytelling and interactive conversations
- Provide exceptional guest service, addressing visitor inquiries about exhibits, programs, and museum policies.
- Represent the museum positively and professionally
- Promote museum memberships, upcoming events, and educational opportunities.
- All other duties as assigned.
Preferred Experience and Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in education, museum studies, history, or related field.
- Experience working or volunteering in a museum environment as a docent, gallery attendant, or tour guide.
- Experience teaching and working with middle school, high school, college, or community-based programs.
- Bilingual (Spanish speaking) a plus.
Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- High School Diploma/GED
- Energetic and positive
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Comfortable working with diverse audiences, families, and students
- Ability to speak, read, and understand verbal instructions in English
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
National Medal of Honor Museum
The National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas will serve as the premier national institution dedicated to the stories, impact, and legacy of the service members who went on to become Medal of Honor recipients.
The National Medal of Honor Museum is a humbling endeavor that will take visitors on a narrative journey through the life stories of ordinary people who made extraordinary choices above and beyond the call of duty. The Museum footprint encompasses over 100,000 square feet, cornering five acres of waterfront in Arlington, Texas. Over 31,000 square feet of Exhibition Galleries as well as dedicated spaces for meetings, symposiums, memorials, and ceremonies.
The Museum is also headquarters of the National Medal of Honor Griffin Institute, an organization that addresses our nation’s character gap and fills it by focusing on the values and valor of the Medal of Honor and all who have earned it. For more information, visit www.mohmueseum.org.
Legends
Founded in 2008, Legends is a premium experiences company with six divisions operating worldwide – Global Attractions, Planning, Global Sales, Global Partnerships, Hospitality, Global Merchandise, and Legends IQ– offering clients and partners a 360-degree data and analytics fueled service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision. Currently, Legends works with marquee clients across business verticals including attractions; professional sports; collegiate; entertainment; and conventions and leisure. We are the industry leaders in designing, planning, and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment. For more information, visit www.Legends.net and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @TheLegendsWay.
Legends manages all operations across ticketing, special events, food & beverage and retail for Attractions partners including the tour experience, ticket sales, hospitality offerings, special events, and sponsorship - all to elevate the guest experience at the top. Some of the venues include One World Observatory in NYC, The View at the Shard in London, Sky View Observatory in Seattle, National Medal of Honor Museum, and more!
Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.
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