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 leadeducator@oldnorth.comResumes will be accepted until August 13. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted the week of 08/08. Please no phone calls! The Old North is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
August 13, 2016
$11.00
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