A Travel or Tour Guide leads tours for groups of visitors or tourists. Leads tours of museums or famous or historic sites, and provides visitors with details and anecdotes about the history and significance of buildings, artwork or collections. Travels with a group of tourists, plans site visits and daily itineraries, interprets languages, and shares specialized knowledge about a country or city with the group.
The Moffatt-Ladd House & Garden is a historic house museum located in downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The purpose of the Moffatt-Ladd House & Garden is to interpret American, New Hampshire, and Portsmouth history through the lives and possessions of the inhabitants of the house, both free and enslaved. A National Historic Landmark, the museum has been open to the public since 1912 and illustrates history through twelve period furnished rooms demonstrating 150 years of life in the home. The Moffatt-Ladd House & Garden is owned and operated by the National Society of Colonial Dames in America in the State of New Hampshire.
DESCRIPTION
The primary responsibilities of the Museum Guide are to greet visitors, conduct museum tours of the ca. 1763 Moffatt-Ladd House, and provide general security of the collection. Guides also assist with daily museum operations such as tour admissions, museum shop coverage, and opening and closing the museum. General cleaning occurs when no tours are occurring. Additional opportunities to assist with public programs, school group visits, and private events will arise throughout the season. Paid training and free parking during your work hours for the duration of the museum's season is provided. This part-time position is perfect for retirees, students, those interested in museum education, and others looking for flexible hours in a beautiful, historic setting. The Moffatt-Ladd House season begins with training in April but the museum is open May 26 through the middle of October. Guides will ideally work 2-3 days a week. There is opportunity to assist with the museum's special events, which includes weekend and evening hours.
QUALIFICATIONS
A high school diploma and one or more years of related experience is required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred. Applicants should have excellent interpersonal skills, enjoy working with people of all ages, and have an interest in museums, history, and decorative arts. Knowledge of basic computer operations and customer service or retail experience is a plus. Applicants must be able to sit or stand for extended periods, climb stairs, light lifting, and work in historic settings that are often hot, humid, or dusty. Applicants must be available both weekdays and weekends, have a flexible schedule, and be willing to work a minimum of 2-3 days a week.
