Tour Guide PN 275, 277 (Roster)

Description

The City of Greensboro exists to partner with the community to build the desired quality of life for Greensboro. All of our actions are guided by our commitment to and measured by our success in building public trust and the future we and the community desires.

Critical to our success is maintaining a work environment which fosters employee commitment to public service and making a difference in the lives of our residents.

If this sounds like a purpose that you would like to share in, please consider the opportunity below.

Work Schedule: Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 2pm-5pm, 10 hours every other weekend, occasional evening or additional hours as needed. This position is non-benefited and not to exceed 1,000 hours in a year.

In partnership with the community, the Greensboro Public Library (GPL) provides free and equal access to information, fosters lifelong learning and inspires the joys of reading. We are committed to this mission and it is our promise to our community the Greensboro Public Library serves as a Conduit to Destiny®

If this promise resonates with you, theres a strong possibility that wed like to partner with you too! GPL, recognized as the parent organization of the City of Greensboros Libraries/Museum Department, is comprised of eight library locations and the Greensboro History Museum. Our employees pride themselves on delivering quality customer experiences, nurturing relationships and curating rich print and digital collections, all in an effort to make meaningful, measurable and desirable differences in the lives of our customers and the community as a whole.

Brief Description of Work:

This employee will serve as a visitor services assistant in various locations within the Greensboro History Museum at 130 Summit Avenue. He/she greets and interacts with visitors as an interpreter and security assistant, helps with rentals and special events, and supports museum operations. This person must have strong verbal skills. This is a year-round position. The work schedule is every other weekend as needed, and may include additional hours per month to assist with museum operations as requested.

The job is NON-EXEMPT under Fair Labor Standards Act.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• “OR” No High School Diploma/GED with 1 year of experience (paid or volunteer), working with the public in an educational setting such (i.e. museum, school, daycare, or library)

An Ideal Candidate Would Also Possess (Preferred Qualifications):

• Museum experience ( paid or volunteer)
• College coursework in history, education, or related field