Tour Guide

Tour Guide George Washington Masonic National Memorial - 2.6 Alexandria, VA Job Details Part-time $17.50 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Retail sales transactions English High school diploma or GED Cash register Bachelor's degree Time management Full Job Description About us The George Washington Masonic National Memorial is a memorial and museum, a research library, a cultural space, a community and performing arts center, and an important regional landmark. This magnificent nine-story neoclassical structure has been erected and maintained by the Freemasons of the United States as an expression of the high esteem in which the memory of George Washington is held within the Masonic fraternity, and to preserve the history and heritage of American Freemasonry. In 2015, the National Park Service named the Memorial a National Historic Landmark, in recognition that it is "the only major unified, fully national initiative of the Freemasons and among the boldest attempts by a private organization to memorialize George Washington." The mission of the Memorial is to inspire humanity through education to emulate and promote the virtues, character and vision of George Washington, the Man, the Mason and Father of our Country. The George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association, Inc. is a non-profit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. The George Washington Masonic National Memorial in Alexandria, Virginia, is seeking to fill the position of Tour Guide. The Memorial is a National Historic Landmark and one of the region's most memorable museums. Tours are one hour in length, and explore the many rooms and galleries of the museum while explaining important aspects of George Washington's history and the American Masonic heritage. Tours are learned from a script, so memory skills are important. Also essential are good customer service skills, comfort speaking before large groups, and cash register skills. The shift is 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with a half hour lunch break. The Memorial is open Thursday through Monday. Tour guides work under the direct supervision of the Tour Manager. The Memorial is walking distance from the King Street Metro, which serves the blue and yellow lines. The work duties and expectations of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Tour Guide Responsibilities:

Greeting and welcome guests to the Memorial. Give tours throughout the day. Using POS to transact sales of admission. Opening the exhibits prior to tours and closing the exhibits after closing. Scheduling group visits. Responding to customer inquiries in person and over the phone. Familiarizing yourself about George Washington, Freemasonry, and the layout and history of the City of Alexandria. Assisting with public and private events. Other duties as assigned.

Tour Guide Requirements:

High school diploma/GED; Bachelor's degree preferred. Able to walk/stand for extended periods of time (one hour or longer). Prior experience as a tour guide is advantageous. Proficiency in multiple languages in addition to English is preferred. Capacity to stand and walk for extended periods. Adherence to prescribed safety codes. Excellent communication skills with a knack for storytelling. Outstanding organizational, time management, and improvisational skills. Availability to work weekends. Ability to work during on weekends.

Job Type :

Part-time Pay :

$17.50 per hour

Schedule :

Day shift Weekends Open Thursday to

Monday Work Location :

One location Typical start time : 8:30 AM Typical end time : 5:30 PM Company's website : http://gwmemorial.org Company's Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/gwmemorial

Work Remotely :

No Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$17.50 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person