Representative, Museum Guide

Girl Scouts of the USA • Savannah, GA

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About The Position

The Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum is hiring a part-time, hourly Museum Guide to lead tours and Girl Scout programs. Guides share the history of Girl Scouting, the Progressive Era, and the life of Girl Scouts founder Juliette Gordon Low, educating visitors while supporting GSUSA’s mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character.

After a training period, the guide presents historical information to Girl Scout troops and general visitors, leads hands-on activities for Girl Scout and school groups, and helps maintain the museum’s operational and procedural standards. The role also involves participating in museum events and assisting guests with wayfinding, ticket questions, and information about the Savannah area. The position is public-facing and involves engaging visitors of diverse ages and backgrounds.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated background or interest in public history, museum education, or informal learning environments.
• Ability to engage diverse audiences, particularly youth, through interactive educational experiences.
• Effective verbal communication and storytelling skills, including the ability to make historical content accessible, engaging, and exciting.
• Interpersonal effectiveness and ability to build positive, professional relationships.
• Reliability and accountability in supporting team operations and responsibilities.
• Team orientation and ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• Strong work ethic and professionalism in a fast-paced, public-facing environment.
• Comfort working with children of all ages.
• Comfort presenting to groups and managing group dynamics.
• Ability to conduct and build on historic information and academic research for tours and activities.
• Ability to adapt information and activities for various ages and abilities.
• Proficiency in basic math and computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous engagement with American history in a supplemental educational capacity.
• Background in and understanding of Girl Scouts’ organizational history and current ethos.
• Prior engagement in public speaking and/or facilitating guided tours.
• Engagement with or prior knowledge of the history of the Progressive Era.
• At least one year of experience in museums and/or institutions.
• Background with the GSUSA organization.
• Bachelor of Arts in education, history, or another related field within the museums/institutions industry.

Responsibilities

• Following a training period, provide public tours about the Birthplace’s history, Juliette Gordon Low, Girl Scouts, and the Progressive Era.
• Speak regularly to Girl Scout troops and general visitors of all ages and backgrounds, and respond to visitor inquiries.
• Lead Girl Scout and school groups in hands-on activities using provided training and materials.
• Uphold and maintain the museum’s operational and procedural standards to support positive experiences for guests and Girl Scouts.
• Participate in ongoing events hosted at the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum.
• Provide wayfinding and help guests and Girl Scouts with ticket purchases, questions, and information about the greater Savannah area.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED