Liberty Ride Tour Guide (PDF)

Town of Lexington; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking community as a Liberty Ride Tour Guide, where you'll share the rich history of Lexington and the American Revolution. This part-time role offers a unique opportunity to engage visitors with captivating stories while dressed in colonial attire. You'll lead tours on the Liberty Ride Trolley, showcasing your passion for history and providing a warm, welcoming experience. Flexibility to work weekends and holidays is essential, as you’ll be part of a team dedicated to delivering memorable educational experiences. If you love history and enjoy connecting with people, this position is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in history and storytelling.
• Ability to stand and walk throughout work hours in colonial clothing.

Responsibilities

• Provide historically accurate tours to visitors on the Liberty Ride Trolley.
• Create a welcoming atmosphere and respond to historical questions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Storytelling

Customer service

Ability to engage effectively with customers

Education

N/A

Job description

Town of Lexington

Employment Opportunity

We are currently accepting applications for the part-time position of:

Liberty Ride Tour Guide

Hourly Rate: $18.50/hour

Part Time: Seasonal/Year-Round (Non-Benefitted)

Weekends And Holidays Availability Preferred

Posting will remain open until filled

General Summary

Under the general supervision of the Visitor Center Manager, this position is responsible for providing

historically accurate tours to visitors while riding the Liberty Ride Trolley.

Essential Job Functions

• Create a welcoming atmosphere by being courteous and warm to all visitors;
• Dress in colonial clothing;
• Present historically accurate information as written in provided script;
• Be able to prepare and cover content within a specific timeframe;
• Respond to historical questions regarding Colonial Era Lexington and the American Revolution;
• Perform special projects and other related duties as directed or as the situation dictates;
• Regular attendance at the workplace is required.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Minimum Education & Experience

N/A

Preferred Qualifications

• A genuine interest in history and storytelling;
• Ability to stand and walk throughout work hours in colonial clothing;
• 16 years of age or older;
• Ability to work outdoors and in potentially inclement weather for long periods of time;
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with customers;
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and commitment to providing excellent customer service;
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays, as needed;
• Previous tour guide experience and general knowledge of Boston's history is preferred but not required;
  
  

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

Liberty Ride Trolley Guides share historically accurate information about the Battles of Lexington and Concord

with a script-based educational tour, as well as describe everyday life in Colonial America while riding in the

Liberty Ride Trolley. The Tour Guide is dressed in a colonial outfit, provided by the Visitors Center, and

leads groups through historic sites across Lexington and Concord. While guides do not operate the trolley, they

are responsible for delivering a precise, scripted tour experience, showcasing their passion for history and their

ability to connect with visitors. Guides are frequently exposed to adverse weather conditions including extreme

heat, cold, wetness and humidity and are required to get on and off the Trolley multiple times during each tour.

The Liberty Ride runs multiple times a day and on multiple days throughout the week, including weekends,

from April through October. Each tour is 90 minutes long. This position may have additional opportunities for

working private charter tours when available, which may operate outside of the typical tour season.

The Town of Lexington has a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and we are

actively seeking candidates who bring new voices and lived experiences to our organization.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being

performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of

all responsibilities and duties required. The omission of specific statements of duties does not

exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the

position.

• External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined
  
  

under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as

listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by

management on a case by case basis.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and

employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and

requirements of the job change.

APPLICATION PROCESS

All applicants are required to complete a Town application form [Lexington, MA] Employment Application,

Resumes may be attached to the application form as additional information, but cannot serve as a substitute for

completing the required application form.

The Town reserves the right to modify the application deadline, and/or accept applications after the deadline, to

best serve the interest of the community.

All applications will be reviewed and the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to one or more

interviews. All applicants will be notified of their standing in the process as soon as a decision has been made

regarding their individual application.

Prior to appointment, the final candidate may be required to "pass" a CORI check.

Individuals who need accommodations in order to participate in this process should contact the Human

Resources Department.

Questions regarding this hiring process should be addressed to the:

Human Resources Department, Town of Lexington

Email: , Phone#

1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420

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Preferred

Job Industries

• Other