Group Tours Lead & Docent Coordinator

Museum Of The Bible; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC offers a full-time Group Tours Coordinator role in the Development division. You will oversee group tour programs, coordinate staff, and step in as a guide when needed. The salary is $52,000 per year, supporting engaging, high-quality tours in a dynamic cultural setting.

The role requires an Associate’s degree and 1–3 years in museums, with strong verbal and presentation skills. Multilingual offerings and collaboration with volunteers are included.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Education, History, Religious Studies, Museum Studies or related field.
• 1–3 years museum/tour experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily scheduling and operations of guided private group tours.
• Ensure tours meet standards defined by scripts and rubrics.
• Coordinate training and evaluation of docents and tour staff.
• Translate existing tours into additional languages.
• Develop new guided tours aligned with the museum's mission.

Skills

Verbal and presentation skills

Bible familiarity

Program development/oversight

Education

Associate’s degree in Education, History, Religious Studies, Museum Studies or related field

Job description

Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC offers a full-time Group Tours Coordinator role in the Development division. You will oversee group tour programs, coordinate staff, and step in as a guide when needed. The salary is $52,000 per year, supporting engaging, high-quality tours in a dynamic cultural setting.

The role requires an Associate’s degree and 1–3 years in museums, with strong verbal and presentation skills. Multilingual offerings and collaboration with volunteers are included.