Please excuse cross postings.
The Robert R. McCormick Museum (RRMM), a historic house museum dedicated
to the story of Chicago Tribune publisher and editor Robert R.
McCormick, is hiring a tour guide. The RRMM is part of Cantigny
Foundation and is located in Cantigny Park in suburban Wheaton, IL.
Information about the museum and Cantigny can be found at
www.cantigny.org <http://www.cantigny.org/>
Application information is at the bottom of this message. Please do not
respond to this email.
Tour Guide, Part-Time
Status: Non-Exempt
Supervisor: Tour Coordinator of RRMM
Effective Date: 6/19/08
Principal Function:
Provide guided tours of the Robert R. McCormick Museum to a variety of
visitor groups, including schools, specialty tours, and daily visitors.
Responsibilities:
1. Lead group tours through the Robert R. McCormick Museum.
2. Ability to relate to groups of varying ages and interest levels,
especially school and senior adult groups, and tailor tour content to
specific group interests and abilities.
3. Research topics related to the history of Robert R. McCormick,
early 20th Century Architecture, Chicago Tribune newspaper, DuPage
County or similar material related to McCormick and his Cantigny estate
and develop personalized tours on these topics
4. Serve as museum greeter and provide both general Cantigny park
information and orientation information to visitors as needed.
5. Ensure visitor safety and museum security during museum tours.
6. Perform all other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
1. College education with courses in history, education,
architecture or related field
2. Public speaking experience with groups of at least 25 people and
must have excellent verbal and written communications skills
3. Ability to become First Aid and CPR certified
4. Available 2-4 days per week, 2 weekends per month and holidays
as required
5. Patient, positive, polite and professional demeanor
To apply, send a resume and cover letter to:
Jeff Anderson, Tour Coordinator
Robert R. McCormick Museum
1 south 151 Winfield Rd
Wheaton IL 60187
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Diane Gutenkauf
Director
Robert R. McCormick Museum at Cantigny
1S151 Winfield Rd.
Wheaton, IL 60187
630-260-8159 (v)
630-260-8160 (f)
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www.cantigny.org
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