Museum Interpretive Guide [9/11 Memorial Museum, New York, NY]

Description

Position Overview:

The 9/11 Memorial Museum’s Interpretive Guide Program plays a key role in our educational mission. Interpretive Guides lead artifact-based public tours to Museum visitors interested in learning about the World Trade Center, 9/11 and its precursors and aftermath, and the rebuilding of the site. In addition, they lead tours of the 9/11 Memorial. Intensive initial training will be provided by Memorial Museum staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Deliver tours centered on key artifacts throughout the Museum, discussing their background and relevance with Museum visitors and key stakeholders.
• Deliver tours of the 9/11 Memorial.
• Continually study the Museum’s collections, exhibitions, and content to ensure a thorough understanding of our institution, the World Trade Center, and the history surrounding 9/11.
• Ensure that all content delivered to Memorial and Museum visitors is accurate.
• Make other presentations on behalf of the Museum, as requested.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• College degree or equivalent required
• At least 3 years’ experience in education or related field working with diverse ages and audiences
• Knowledge of educational pedagogy, differentiated instruction, and best practices in museum education preferred
• Self-starter, takes initiative, works well independently
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to interact professionally and appropriately with staff, volunteers, and the public
• Command of a second language, including ASL, preferred
• Able to work weekends and evenings
• Ability to accept guidance, direction, and supervision; able to give feedback and share ideas appropriately and      professionally
• Must adhere to a policy of strict confidentiality in terms of information regarding 9/11 victims, bid documents, security      and life safety incidents, and labor relations

General Information:

• Full-time and part-time positions
• Schedule involves a flexible work week, including weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Competitive salary
• Full benefits package for full-time positions

How to Apply:

• Include job title in the email subject field.
• Please state the location where job posting was seen.
• Send cover letter and resume to careers@911memorial.org
• Please visit our website at www.911memorial.org

The National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center Foundation, Inc. is committed to workforce diversity. EEO.