Position Description:
Glencairn Museum is seeking museum interpreters to deliver tours to a public audience. This part-time position reports to the Director of Education and Tours. Responsibilities include attending training sessions, learning scripted material, completing certification, and leading public tours.
Glencairn Museum is part of the Academy of the New Church and is affiliated with the General Church of the New Jerusalem www.newchurch.org, a Christian denomination based on the theology of Emanuel Swedenborg. The mission of Glencairn Museum is to create an intentional space that invites visitors to encounter religious art and artifacts as expressions of spiritual beliefs and practices. In stewarding and interpreting the collection and historic home, the Museum places a particular emphasis on art and artifacts that reflect the beliefs and practices of the New Church (Swedenborgian Christian) and the history of Glencairn, a National Historical Landmark.
Glencairn is seeking applicants who are committed to the Museum’s mission and values. For more information about Glencairn Museum and its mission, please visit www.glencairnmuseum.org/about-us
Details
- Hours vary from 2 to 8 hours per week
- Weekend hours are available
- Reports to Director of Education and Tours
Working Conditions and Environment
This part-time position requires work between 2 to 8 hours per week. Tours are offered weekdays at 2:30pm, by-appointment, and weekends between the hours of 1:00 pm and 4:30 pm. Public tours are 90 minutes in length. Work schedules will be determined based on the reported availability of the museum interpreter and the needs of the Museum.
Responsibilities
1. Attend required orientation and training sessions.
2. Learn tour scripts with mentorship provided by the Director of Education and Tours.
3. Complete certification tour conducted by the Director of Education and Tours.
4. Deliver scripted tour to public audiences.
5. Enforce all museum safety policies with tour visitors.
6. Know and be prepared to act according to museum emergency procedures.
7. Answer visitor questions about Glencairn Museum regarding information not included in the tour script. (FAQs provided).
8. Promote enrollment in e-communications, membership benefits, upcoming events in the Bryn Athyn Historic District, and participation in visitor surveys.
9. Undergo an annual assessment tour conducted by the Director of Education and Tours.
Personal and Professional Requirements
Employees of Glencairn Museum are expected to uphold the mission, principles, and policies of the Academy of the New Church; support the mission of Glencairn Museum; and follow all Museum policies and guidelines. Successful applicants will:
1. Be friendly, energetic, and welcoming individuals.
2. Show a love and enthusiasm for education through material objects.
3. Be punctual.
4. Possess the ability to engage the attention of visitors of all ages including groups as large as 16 people.
5. Prioritize attention to the safety of visitors and objects.
6. Treat all museum visitors with courtesy and respect.
7. Efficiently operate an elevator and move people through museum galleries.
8. Communicate through both text and email.
9. Commit to learning and using the scheduling system used by Glencairn Museum.
10. Be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma and experience in public speaking.
How to apply
Applications are due by Sunday, July 21, 2024. An important part of the interview process is understanding why this position and our mission particularly resonate with you. Applicants should send a resume and a cover letter that includes mention of Glencairn’s mission and why it is important to you. With your submission, please include contact information for three professional references that can speak to your abilities, skills, and work ethic.
Contact Person
Please direct questions and submit applications to:
Amy Glenn
Director of Education and Tours
amy.glenn@glencairnmuseum.org
267.502.2962
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