Description
Background: Located on 200 acres in Potomac,   Maryland, Glenstone strives to provide visitors with unique experience   through the seamless integration of art, architecture, and landscape. Its   first exhibition building was designed by late architect Charles Gwathmey and   opened to the public in 2006. It hosts a series of rotating exhibitions with   artworks drawn from Glenstone’s permanent collection of post-World War II   art. The outdoor landscape is home to monumental sculptures carefully placed   amidst rolling pasture and unspoiled woodland. Admission is always free, and   visits are scheduled by appointment to encourage an unhurried, intimate   engagement between the viewers and their surroundings.

Glenstone   is now embarking upon an expansion in order to strengthen its commitment to   the viewing public. The centerpiece of this project will be the construction   of a new exhibition building designed by Thomas Phifer and Partners. The   building will highlight a series of discrete pavilions, or “rooms”   surrounding a central water courtyard, many of which will be devoted to   single-artist installations. It will provide significantly expanded gallery   space and state of the art collection storage. Landscape architects Peter   Walker and Partners will also oversee a revised master plan of Glenstone’s   outdoor landscape. Finally, the expansion will incorporate a new public   entrance and visitor amenities, to support a more comfortable and rewarding   visit.
Job Purpose: As part of the Visitor Experience team, Guides are responsible   for ensuring that every visitor to Glenstone has a personalized and intimate   experience of the galleries and outdoor sculpture. Guides are trained in   inquiry-based and dialogic interpretive techniques and complete in-depth   study of the artwork on view. The guide position is team-oriented,   outward-facing, and highly social so guides must be skilled communicators and   strong collaborators.
Requirements
Essential Duties:
  • Facilitate conversation-based experiences of the exhibition, outdoor sculpture, and landscape; ensure the safety of the artwork during hours of operation.
  • Support high school and middle school educational programming.
  • Research works on view using Glenstone’s library, collection files, and video archives.
  • Provide administrative support to the Visitor Experience team.
Required Qualifications:
  • Must have a strong background in modern and contemporary art history (1945-present day).
  • Strong interpersonal and public speaking skills.
  • Excellent research, writing, and organizational skills.
  • Self-motivation and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work as a member of a team.
  • Available to work two to three days per week during hours of operation. Weekend availability is essential. Flexibility and willingness to help out with occasional after-hours events is desirable.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Fluency in a second-language.
  • Specialized knowledge about sustainability and environmental education are highly valued.
Salary and Benefits: This position is part-time; the rate of pay is $14 per hour. Glenstone offers a competitive salary and 401(k) matching program.
Job Information
  • Potomac, Maryland, 20854, United States
  • 25485638
  • October 30, 2015
  • Guide
  • Glenstone Foundation
  • Visitor Services/Customer Service
  • No
  • Part-Time
  • Indefinite
  • BA/BS/Undergraduate
  • 0-1 Year
  • 0-10%