Representative, Museum Guide

Girl Scouts of the USA • Savannah, GA

11d • $14 • Onsite

About The Position

Do you want to have fun while making a difference? 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

• You must have a background or demonstrated interest in public history or education, in working with the public and youth audiences, and in supporting the Girl Scout Movement.
• You have a demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service.
• With strong communication, interpersonal, and storytelling skills, you are excited about making history fun in an interactive museum environment.
• Reliable and personable, you are a team player with a good work ethic and a 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

• Those who are available to regularly work during the holidays and during our busy spring/summer seasons will be given special consideration.

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
• Accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed