TITLE: Interpretive Staff Member (docent/tour guide)
LOCATION: Hackley and Hume Historic Site, Fire Barn Museum,
& Scolnik House of the Depression Era
Position 1: 5 days/week. (May-October, select dates in Nov.-Dec.), 30 hrs. /wk.
Position 2: 3 days/week. (May-October, select dates in Nov.-Dec.), 16 hrs. /wk.
DEPARTMENT: Historic Sites
REPORTS TO: Historic Sites Manager
STATUS: Part-Time
WAGE: $12.48
Position Summary:
This position engages visitors by working as an interpreter (docent/tour guide) at the Historic Sites, including the Hackley & Hume Historic Site, Fire Barn Museum, and the Scolnik House of the Depression Era. Interpretive Staff Members provide guided thematic tours and lead experiential programming for visitors, including students, families, and groups.
Responsibilities & Requirements:
- Strong public speaking skills.
- Become familiar with the Historic Sites materials in training to lead classic tours.
- Assist with special programming and events.
- Puts visitors first by treating them as respected guests and serving their needs.
- Monitor the safety of the sites and their visitors.
- Prepare Historic Sites facilities for visitors.
- A “visitor first” attitude, flexibility, and enthusiasm.
- Experience working with the public and customer service.
- Must be able to climb stairs.
Lakeshore Museum Center Mission: The Mission of the Lakeshore Museum Center is to tell the story of Muskegon County by collecting, preserving, and interpreting the history of its people and natural environment.
Lakeshore Museum Core Values:
The Lakeshore Museum Center’s Core Values are that we are trustworthy through honesty, integrity, and ethical conduct. We think big. Our vision for the future guides our day-to-day work. We are caring, respectful, and inclusive. We encourage creative, innovative problem-solving. We possess the skills to do the job professionally and value each other’s contributions. We strive to be leaders in the museum profession and the greater community.
