Historic Site Guide

Olathe; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm in Olathe, KS is seeking a Historic Site Guide for hands-on living history tours. Part-time, up to 19 hours weekly, with starting pay $15.50 to $16.25 per hour depending on experience.

You will interpret the site’s history, lead educational activities for visitors of all ages, assist with admissions and gift shop duties, and help with setup for daily programs and events. English proficiency required; Spanish and ASL preferred.

Qualifications

• Six months of related experience with audiences of varying ages.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• English language proficiency; Spanish and ASL preferred.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds and work indoors/outdoors in heat and cold.

Responsibilities

• Conducts educational activities for children and adults; greets and registers visitors and issues badges; tailors commentary to audience.
• Learns 19th century historical processes to demonstrate to visitors (quilting, sewing, wood stove cooking, gardening, carpentry, blacksmithing).
• Monitors visitor safety and assists with entering/exiting stagecoaches; provides first aid and emergency guidance.
• Distributes brochures, answers questions, shows audiovisuals, and operates the gift shop.
• Prepares supplies and equipment before program delivery.

Skills

Public speaking

Customer service

Audience engagement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Employment Type

Part Time (up to 19 hours)

Job Summary

Starting pay for this position is $15.50 to $16.25 depending on experience.

Join our team at Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm, where history comes alive! As a Historic Site Guide, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the visitor experience by providing informative and engaging tours. You will be responsible for interpreting the site’s history, architecture, and significance, ensuring that each guest leaves with a deeper understanding and appreciation of our cultural heritage. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, interact with diverse audiences, and contribute to the preservation and promotion of our nation’s history. Become a steward of history and help us share the stories of Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm with the world. Apply today!

For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.

The Historic Site Guide is responsible for engaging visitors and organized tour groups in hands‑on, living history activities at the Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm Historic Site for daily programming and special events. This role sssists with preparation, planning, set‑up, and take‑down of program materials in addition to handling admissions/reception and gift shop duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts educational activities for children and adults; greets and registers visitors and issues any required identification badges or safety devices; analyzes clients’ ages and ability levels to plan instruction and commentary that are appropriate.
• Learns 19th century historical processes to demonstrate for visitors and involve visitors in those processes, such as quilting, sewing, wood stove cooking, gardening, carpentry, blacksmithing, planting and harvesting field crops with hand tools.
• Monitors visitors’ activities to ensure compliance with establishment or tour regulations and safety practices; assists visitors in safely entering and exiting the site stagecoaches for rides; provides for physical safety of groups, performing such activities as providing first aid and directing emergency evacuations.
• Distributes brochures, answers general questions, shows audiovisual presentations, and provides other pertinent information to visitors; solicits tour patronage and operates gift shop.
• Assembles and checks the required supplies and equipment prior to program delivery.

Qualifications

Experience: A minimum of six months related experience working with audiences of varying ages is required.

Education: A high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Licenses & Certifications: None required.

Language: Proficiency with verbal and written English language required. Additional proficiency with Spanish and American Sign Language preferred.

Environmental or Physical Demands: Must be able to work indoors and outside in heat and cold, lift 40 pounds, climb, and descend stairs, and traverse uneven ground.