Tour Guide
About The Position
Under direct supervision, conducts groups through Authority plants and visitors centers to provide information on the Authority and its energy sources through tours, lectures and/or demonstrations; maintains daily newspaper clipping files. Tour guides will also be assigned to perform basic routine maintenance in order to setup and/or disassemble portable exhibitory as needed. May work with and assist Senior Tour Guide. The Hawkins Point Visitors Center opens 7 days per week beginning late May through mid-October. The Tour Guide will be expected to work a Wednesday- Sunday schedule during this open season and shift back to Monday- Friday schedule during the off-season. The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law. NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates' disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please emailâ¯[email protected].
Requirements
- Must possess High School diploma and minimum one year experience in related communications, public contact or educational/community service employment or equivalent
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to function well under pressure
Responsibilities
- Conducts groups through Authority plants and visitors centers to provide information on the Authority and its energy sources through tours, lectures and/or demonstrations
- Maintains daily newspaper clipping files
- Performs basic routine maintenance in order to setup and/or disassemble portable exhibitory as needed
- Work a Wednesday- Sunday schedule during open season and shift back to Monday- Friday schedule during the off-season
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Administration of Economic Programs
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
