Tour Guide
ABOUT TALIESIN PRESERVATION
As stewards of the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center, our dual mission is to preserve the cultural, built, and natural environments that comprise the Taliesin property and to conduct educational and cultural programs that provide a greater understanding of his architecture and ideas. We are different from other historic sites because we are not satisfied with just being a museum. We want the estate to stay filled with life.
There is an energy here that captures and engages people. And the staff, without exception, are creative people who care passionately about their work and are full of ideas.
We are a small organization and, as such, we offer a lot of flexibility and opportunity for people to develop within their areas of interest--and we are invested in their success!
Position Summary:
The seasonal Tour Guide position provides a welcoming environment and rewarding learning experience to guests by delivering guided tours of the Taliesin estate.
This is a seasonal position from April through November and averages between 16-32 hours per week. In season, we are a seven-day-a-week operation, and this position would require a flexible schedule.
Essential Functions:
- Welcome guests, answer questions, and assist guests at the Visitor Center
- Safely manage tour group for the duration of the tour
- Conduct assigned tours within timelines and tour guidelines
- Serve as a host to facilitate the self-guided tours
- Participate in continuous learning and research to keep up to date
- Support the tour program in initial and ongoing tour guide training
- Understand the mission of Taliesin Preservation and share the story of Frank Lloyd Wright and the Taliesin property
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- Clear communication and presentation skills
- Ability to memorize facts and scripts
- Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills
- Comfort working independently with limited supervision
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule based on business needs and seasonality.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous historic interpretation, tour guide, public speaking, teaching, or public performance experience.
- Working knowledge of the life and work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Taliesin, and the mission of Taliesin Preservation.
This seasonal position pays an hourly rate of $16.00 plus retention bonus eligibility. We are open Friday through Sunday in April and November and 7 days a week, May through October. There may be opportunities to cross-train with other departments if you are looking to increase your hours.
