Church Educators
As the public faces of the Old North, church educators must be friendly, outgoing, and engaging to our visitors (approximately 500,000 annually), ensuring a memorable and enjoyable experience for everyone. This position is perfect for those who love to share their passion for history with others and facilitate meaning-making for visitors in a historic site.
Responsibilities
· Welcoming and providing excellent customer service to all visitors
· Leading brief presentations on the history of the church to groups as large as 200 people and as small as 10
· Facilitating thirty minute tours and additional educational programs
· Engaging various audiences (such as families and K-12 groups) with the history of Old North Church
· Providing information on the North End neighborhood and the city of Boston
· Opening and closing the church campus; keeping the church building clean
· Encouraging visitors to donate upon entrance and visit the gift shop upon exit
Church Educator Qualifications
· Excellent public speaking skills and a friendly smile
· Mature and outgoing personality; must love talking with people!
· Interest in education, history, or museums
· Outstanding customer service skills
· Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and manage several tasks simultaneously
· Reliability and professional appearance
This position requires climbing steep stairs, navigating narrow passageways and working in indoor and outdoor New England weather conditions. Previous education, theater, and customer service experience a plus!
To apply for the Church Educator position, please email your resume (no more than 2 pages) and letter of interest to Erin Wederbrook Yuskaitis, Director of Education, at education@oldnorth.comResumes will be accepted until Friday, March 15th. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Please no phone calls! The Old North is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
March 17, 2016
$11.00
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