Intermittent Interpreter and Tour Guide

State of Indiana; Fountain City (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the State of Indiana as a tour guide and lead visitors through a historic home, with responsibilities that include assisting in programming and gift shop operations. This role emphasizes strong communication and organizational skills and offers an opportunity to interact with diverse audiences. Flexibility and the ability to work weekends and holidays are necessary for success in this engaging position.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent people skills.
• Able to learn and retain information about the site.
• Must be organized, responsible, and able to work unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Leading tours through historic home.
• Assisting with programming and special events.
• Helping in the gift shop with transactions.

Skills

Excellent people skills

Ability to speak in front of large groups

Organization

Adaptability

Job description

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites:
The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites (ISMHS) is a statewide museum system with 12 locations, including a central museum based in Indianapolis. Our mission is to serve as a catalyst for information lifelong learning that connects the stories of real people, places, and things. First among our strategic priorities is to engage and serve an expanded and diverse audience through transformative experiences: Collections. Exhibits. Programs.

Role Overview:

Position with primary duties as a tour guide, leading visitors through historic home. Providing assistance with programming and gift shop operations is also required. Weekends and holidays are required. Weekly hours will be required based on expected tour groups and programming needs.

Salary Statement:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $16.24 per hour but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

• Leading tours through historic home with individuals, groups, and school children.
• Will also need to assist with programming and special events as needed.
• Ability to work well with audiences of all ages, children specifically required.
• Help in gift shop with transactions and with cash registers.

What You'll Need for Success:

• Must have excellent people skills and be comfortable speaking in front of large groups of people.
• Ability to learn facts and retain information.
• Must have, or be willing to acquire, knowledge of site and surrounding area.
• Must be organized and responsible, able to work unsupervised as necessary.
• Must be able to, or willing to learn, how to operate cash registers and handle money.
• Must be willing to be flexible with day-to-day activities and to think critically.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period.

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [e-mail] .