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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

 

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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 20^th 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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