Representative, Museum Guide

Girl Scouts of the USA•Savannah, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum is seeking to hire a part-time (hourly) Museum Associate to work as a tour guide, program leader, and visitor assistant. By sharing the life-changing story of Girl Scouts at the birthplace of its Founder, Juliette Low, the dedicated staff of the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace support the GSUSA mission to “build girls of courage, confidence, and character to make the world a better place.”

Requirements

Background or demonstrated interest in public history or education
Experience working with the public and youth audiences
Support for the Girl Scout Movement
Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service
Strong communication, interpersonal, and storytelling skills
Excited about making history fun in an interactive museum environment
Reliable and personable
Team player with a good work ethic
Desire to learn new skills on the job
Comfortable presenting to groups
Comfortable working with children
Comfort with managing classroom activities
Basic math skills
Ability to learn and retain tour and activity background information
Ability to adapt classroom activities for age and ability

Nice To Haves

Availability to regularly work during holidays and during our busy spring/summer seasons

Responsibilities

Research and develop your own tour based on training and materials provided
Lead visitors of diverse ages, backgrounds, and abilities in engaging museum tours
Lead Girl Scout troops in hands-on activities based on training and materials provided
Fill in as needed at the front desk or shop selling tickets and assisting visitors
Show initiative in completing other daily tasks as needed such as program prep and development, historic research, and light cleaning and office duties
Serve as an enthusiastic representative of Girl Scouting