Mobile Museum Tour Counselor

The Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) is seeking a Tour Counselor for its VA250 Mobile Museum Experience.  The Mobile Museum will travel throughout Virginia and other states, serving as a traveling advertisement that promotes tourism destinations and events related to VA250 events in Virginia.

Responsibilities:

• Set-up of interior/exterior exhibits at deployment venues
• Assist with the coordination of delivery and proper placement of the exhibit
• Guide visitors through the mobile tour’s exhibits
• Provide information to visitors on VA250 related events, programs, and tourism destinations in Virginia
• Serve as an effective representative and ambassador of both Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission and VTC
• Assist with the coordination of on-site volunteers
• Assure accessibility to disabled individuals
• Report timely results of events within one week after event close, typically within one week, as assigned
• Considerable travel within Virginia and surrounding states, up to 40 weeks per year

Skills:

• Exceptional oral and written communications skills with individuals of all levels
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage large groups
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and work collaboratively within a team environment 
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Proficiency using multiple software packages including Microsoft Office Suite

 Experience:

• At least 2 years’ experience in marketing, hospitality, event management, or related field preferred
• Awareness of sociological and political aspects of the American Revolution and founding of our nation
• Valid Virginia driver’s license and clean driving record required, CDL a plus
• Experience driving a ¾ ton truck or greater with trailer is a plus

Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. VEDP uses the E-Verify system and does not provide sponsorship.

All candidates must apply through our website https://www.vatc.org/about/employment/.  Salary Minimum: $20.00/hour. Application deadline: March 16, 2025.

VTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or against otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities. It is VTC’s intent that its employment and personnel policies and practices conform to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applicants requiring more information or requiring assistance may contact VTC Human Resources at 1-804-545-5634 or vtchr@VEDP.org. TDD 1-800-828-1120.