From the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance:
Organization: Historic Philadelphia, Inc.
Job Categories: Curatorial, Customer Service, Education, Other, Programming, Philadelphia County (PA), Education & Instruction, Historic/Cultural Preservation.
Position Description:
Historic Philadelphia, Inc. is dedicated to making our nation’s history relevant and real through interpretation, interaction, and education, strengthening Greater Philadelphia’s role as a destination to experience Philadelphia’s history. Historic Philadelphia Inc. maintains the Betsy Ross House, Franklin Square, Lights of Liberty and Once Upon A Nation.
The Betsy Ross House receives more than 200,000 visitors a year, making it one of Philadelphia’s most visited historic attractions. It is the Guide’s responsibility to ensure a positive experience for every visitor. Candidate should be willing to occasionally work outside, sometimes in inclement weather. A strong interest in history is necessary, Bachelor’s degree preferred. Weekend availability is required.
The Guide is responsible for ensuring a positive experience for each visitor to the Betsy Ross House. A strong interest in history is necessary; Bachelor’s degree preferred. Weekend and holiday availability is required.
Compensation is $9 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Give extraordinary Guest service to everyone visiting the Betsy Ross House and maintain even flow of visitor traffic.
- Maintain a positive image of Historic Philadelphia by keeping the Betsy Ross House neat, clean, and orderly, and by adhering to the dress code.
- Enforce all safety policies at The Betsy Ross House and perform daily safety checklists.
- Interpret the interior/exterior of the house, Betsy Ross, life, the founding of the museum, and 18th century life for visitors
- Distribute, collect, sanitize audio tour headsets
- Proactively complete specific job tasks during slow business periods
- Perform other duties as assigned by management
Qualifications:
- Ability to have continuous activity throughout the assigned shift
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work with cleaning chemicals in a safe manner using personal protection equipment
- Ability to work closely with children & parents
- Ability to effectively communicate and maintain a professional relationship with other team members and supervisors
- Ability to work as early as 8:00am and as late as 10pm
- Open availability through Labor Day, including all summer holidays
To Apply:
If you are interested in this position with Historic Philadelphia, please send a cover letter and resume tojobs@historicphiladelphia.org.
Historic Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer and is a drug-free work environment.
Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Deadline: 02/22/2012
Posted: 02/09/2012 Expires: 03/10/2012
