Tour & Education Associate - Ford House
Posted on 3/21/24
Department: Education
Reports to: Tour Manager
Part Time
Level 1, Revised: October/2023
Starting Rate: $16/hr
Position Description
Ford House Tour and Education Associates are responsible for leading tours of the estate’s historic Edsel & Eleanor Ford House and Grounds while overseeing the safety of visitors and the security of our historic buildings and their collections. They are also responsible for answering visitor questions, helping to maintain the general cleanliness of historic buildings, and communicating with Visitor Services and Security staff as needed. They will be required to work with tour related technologies, assist with educational and community programs as needed (including school field trips), and participate in ongoing training.
Tour & Education Associates must be available a minimum of 25 hours a week and must be available to work 3 days a week (not including Mondays). One of these days must be a Saturday or a Sunday. Nights, weekends, and some holidays are required.
Responsibilities
Skills & Requirements
Key Characteristics/Traits
Qualifications/Education
Other Job Requirements
Successful completion of background check.
Must attend all training and educational sessions and commit to ongoing professional development.
Must wear required uniform. A uniform shirt and nametag will be provided. Appropriate pants and shoes must be provided by the employee.
Physically able to stand and walk through the rooms of the House and Grounds for long periods of time, able to use a computer, able to bend and/or stoop, climb stairs, and lift up to 25 lbs. to perform tasks that may be required in the course of museum operation.
Ability to stay calm and manage emergencies according to Ford House protocols, and complete CPR training and recertification.
Ford House is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws.