Please excuse cross postings. Please post if applicable. Job application
information is listed at the end of this posting.

 

This position is at the Robert R. McCormick Museum, a historic house
museum that is part of Cantigny Park in Wheaton, Illinois. Information
on Cantigny can be found on our web site: www.cantigny.org
<http://www.cantigny.org/> 

 

Cantigny Park is, in turn, a division of the McCormick Tribune
Foundation, one of Chicago's largest philanthropic organizations.
http://mccormicktribune.org/

 

The mission of the McCormick Tribune Foundation is to advance the ideals
of a free, democratic society by investing in children, communities and
country. 

 

 

RRM Foundations Position Description

 

Robert R. McCormick Museum Tour Guide Part-Time

 

Department: Robert R. McCormick Museum

Status: Non-Exempt

Supervisor: Tour Coordinator of Robert R. McCormick Museum

Effective Date: 2/19/08


 


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 materials 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 [log in to unmask] or

Director, Robert R. McCormick Museum

1s151 Winfield Rd

Wheaton IL 60187

 

***********************************************

 

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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