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Robert R. McCormick Museum Tour Guide

Department: RRM Museum

Status: Part-time/Non-Exempt

Supervisor: Tour Coordinator of RRM        

Effective Date: 08/10/08

Location: Wheaton, IL


Principal Function

Provide guided tours of the Robert R. McCormick Museum to a variety of visitor groups, including schools, specialty tours, and daily visitors.

Responsibilities

  1. Lead group tours through the Robert R. McCormick Museum.
  2. Ability to relate to groups of varying ages and interest levels, especially school and senior adult groups, and tailor tour content to specific group interests and abilities.
  3. Research topics related to the history of Robert R. McCormick, early 20th Century Architecture, Chicago Tribune newspaper, DuPage County or similar material related to McCormick and his Cantigny estate and develop personalized tours on these topics
  4. Serve as museum greeter and provide both general Cantigny park information and orientation information to visitors as needed
  5. Ensure visitor safety and museum security during museum tours.
  6. Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements

  1. College education with courses in history, education, architecture or related field
  2. Public speaking experience with groups of at least 25 people and must have excellent verbal and written communications skills
  3. Ability to become First Aid and CPR certified
  4. Available 2-4 days per week, 2 weekends per month and holidays as required
  5. Patient, positive, polite and professional demeanor


For details please contact
Jeff Anderson
janderson@cantigny.org
630 260 8222