Museum Guide (part-time)

Nemours • Wilmington, DE

128d

About The Position

Nemours is seeking a Casual Part-time Museum Guide (Interpreter) to join our team in Wilmington, DE. Museum Guide/Interpreter at Nemours Estate, historic home of Alfred I. du Pont. A successful guide will learn the people, dates, and events of the 1910 Mansion and Grounds and interact with the public in a friendly, informative, and knowledgeable manner. Working on a team of more than 30 interpreters, the guide will also attend extra learning opportunities throughout the season, which runs from 4/1/2025 until 12/30/2025.

Requirements

• At least one year experience in a museum environment or customer service.
• Comfortable with and enjoy talking to groups of all ages.
• Interest in history and willingness to learn an extensive amount of material.
• Theatrical experience is a plus.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and be able to climb stairs.
• Ability to work 2-3 days a week.

Nice To Haves

• Theatrical experience.

Responsibilities

• Represent Nemours Mansion to the visiting public in a gracious, informative and engaging manner.
• Spend time covering specific areas of the Mansion and rotate to other areas as assigned during the course of the day or shift.
• Engage with visitors by sharing information, offering insights, telling stories and answering questions.
• Help visitors develop appreciation, gain understanding, and deepen awareness of the people, times and events associated with the area.
• Observe visitors to ensure safety and security of Nemours Mansion and its collections.
• Act as a liaison with members of the Mansion's Leadership Team and with the Security Guard on duty.
• Provide back-up or relief coverage to other Guides in the Mansion.

What This Job Offers

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