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.
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$16.00
Per Hour
Position range in Texas $8.35 - $15.16 Per hour Visitor Services Assistant
The McFaddin Ward House
Occupation:
Tour Guides and Escorts
Location:
Beaumont, TX - 77701
Job Type:
Regular, Part Time (Less than 30 Hours), Permanent Employment, Other, see job description Shift
Posted:
08/14/2026
Positions available: 1
Source:
WorkInTexas
Web Site:
WorkInTexas
Onsite /
Remote:
Work onsite all of the time
Updated:
08/17/2026
Expires:
09/13/2026
Job #: 17055554
Job Requirements and Properties
Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite
Full Time Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience
1 Month(s) Schedule
Part Time Job Type
Regular Duration
Permanent Employment Hours
15 Hours Per Week Help for . Visitor Services Assistant - Weekend, Part-Time Position The Visitor Services Assistant is responsible for providing accurate and meaningful tours for participants of all ages.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead engaging, guided tours of the Historic Home, Carriage House, and Gardens for visitors of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
Interpret the history, architecture, collection, and lives of the McFaddin-Ward family through accurate storytelling.
Ensure the safety of visitors and the protection of historic artifacts by enforcing Museum policies and procedures.
Provide exceptional customer service while creating a welcoming and inclusive visitor experience.
Assist with programs and special events, as needed.
Adhere to the McFaddin-Ward House Museums Ethics and Human Resources policies.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, navigate multiple flights of stairs, and conduct tours outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Capacity to learn, retain, and accurately present historical information.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Comfortable with basic computer operations.
Capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
Availability to work weekends.
Successful completion of a background check.
JOB DETAILS
$16 an hour
Approximately 13 to 15 hours a week
On-site in Beaumont, TX
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit a cover letter and current resume with three references, at least one of which should be a past supervisor, by mail or email to: Kourtney Bonzo, Director of Visitor Experience
McFaddin-Ward House Museum
725 Third Street
Beaumont, Texas 77701
Email:
kbonzo@mcfaddin-ward.org The McFaddin-Ward House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains compliance with all federal, state, and local laws.
