Monticello Guides (Part-Time)

Monticello • Charlottesville, VA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Thomas Jefferson Foundation is seeking part-time guides eager to engage diverse audiences with the history of the founding of the United States. Tours of the site focus on the fundamental themes of innovation, freedom, self-governance, slavery, and its legacies. Monticello guides are committed to working as a part of a team to ensure an excellent guest experience. Candidates should be eager to engage with a broad variety of perspectives about the past. Monticello Guides engage visitors to Monticello through the interpretation of history, and crafting a unique tour narrative is a requirement for this position. Availability to work some weekends, evenings, and holidays is required.

Requirements

• Availability to work some weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Attend all days of training.
• Cover letter, resume, and contact information for two (2) professional references.

Nice To Haves

• B.A. degree with a major in a relevant field.
• Equivalent work experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Engage diverse audiences with the history of the founding of the United States.
• Interpret history for visitors to Monticello.
• Craft a unique tour narrative.
• Work as part of a team to ensure an excellent guest experience.
• Engage with a broad variety of perspectives about the past.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan + up to a 6% match.
• Fitness club membership discount.
• Discount in the Monticello Café, gift shop, and Monticello online catalog.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free for employee and dependents.
• $500 employee referral bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level