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The Robert R. McCormick Museum at Cantigny Park in Wheaton, Illinois has an
opening for a Tour Guide. This position is part-time and reports to the RRMM’s
Tour Coordinator. The position is open immediately.
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:
-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
The Robert R. McCormick Museum was the home of Chicago Tribune publisher
Robert R. McCormick from 1936 until his death in 1955. The home became a
museum in 1958 and is located within Cantigny Park, Robert McCormick’s
former estate. Cantigny Park also houses the First Division Museum and
approximately 200 acres of public gardens. The RRMM hosts approximately
55,000 visitors each year and approximately 170,000 visitors per year enjoy
the gardens.
To apply, send a cover letter and resume to:
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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