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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
Application information is at the bottom of this message.
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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:
- Lead
group tours through the Robert
R. McCormick
Museum.
- 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.
- 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
- Serve
as museum greeter and provide both general Cantigny
park information and orientation information to visitors as needed.
- Ensure
visitor safety and museum security during museum tours.
- Perform
all other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- College
education with courses in history, education, architecture or related
field
- Public
speaking experience with groups of at least 25 people and must have
excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Ability
to become First Aid and CPR certified
- Available
2-4 days per week, 2 weekends per month and holidays as required
- 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
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630-260-8160 (f)
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