Summary: The Louis Armstrong House Museum (LAHM) is a national historic landmark and a NYC landmark, open 6 days/week, 52 weeks/year. Visitorship is growing rapidly. The Visitor Services Manager is accountable for the successful operation of LAHM’s core program of 40-minute interpretive tours.

Duties: (1) Interview, hire, train, and supervise docents; (2) Schedule tours for school groups and other groups; (3) Open and close the Museum; (4) Assist with daily museum operations (tours, museum store, etc.) as needed; and (5) Other duties as assigned.

Hours: 35 hours per week, to be scheduled Monday-Sunday. Occasional weekend and evening events.

Salary: $32,760 / year. Benefits.

Job Requirements
Qualifications: (1) Degree in museum studies, jazz studies, African-American studies, historic preservation, or related discipline; (2) Two years professional experience in a museum or cultural organization; and (3) Ability to give 40-minute historic house tours.

Highly Desired: (1) Demonstrated knowledge of Gateway Ticketing Systems; (2) Fluency in Spanish and English; and (3) Graduate degree in museum studies, jazz studies, African-American studies, historic preservation, or related discipline.

To apply: Submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, and names, emails, and telephone numbers of three references electronically to employment@louisarmstronghouse.org with the subject header “Visitor Services Manager Search.” You will receive an electronic acknowledgement of your application. The position is open until filled.

The Louis Armstrong House Museum and GrantsPlus are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Americans with Disabilities Act / E-verify employers.