Job description

Tour Guide / Museum Docent

Docents report directly to the Director of Educational Programming and provide hour-long, guided tours of the houses. HGGHH, managed by The Woman’s Exchange, preserves two 19th-century French Quarter homes and, through their architecture, collections, and history, inspires discourse about our collective past and its relevance to our present and future. Visitors, students, and researchers explore such diverse topics as the lives of the houses’ owners and enslaved people, free people of color, open-hearth cooking, mourning rituals, and the entrepreneurial pursuits of women.

We ask that candidates provide a resume and cover letter. If you do not have a tremendous amount of experience related to this role but you are passionate about the work that we do, please communicate that in your cover letter. Training is available, as we know that sometimes it is difficult to get your foot in the door.

Responsibilities for the Docent role include, but are not limited to:

-Conducting guided tours of both houses

-Greeting and checking in guests

-Process merchandise and ticket sales

-Ensure the shop is kept properly stocked and organized

-Positively interacting with visitors

-Working collaboratively with all staff

-Reading materials assigned by the Curator and Director of Educational Programming

-Participating in on-going professional development sessions as needed

Other possible duties include:

-Participating in open-hearth cooking demos

-Writing blog content for HGGHH website as needed

-Assisting with seasonal Courtyard Camps as needed

Desired Qualifications

-Have an interest in and/or background in 19thcentury New Orleans history, African-American history, historic preservation, horticulture, K-12 education, architecture, and/or women’s studies

-Proficiency in and/or willingness to learn video conferencing software and Microsoft Teams

How to Apply

A resume and cover letter should be forwarded to: education@hgghh.orgwith the subject line: Docent Position.

Compensation: $14 / hour

Additional benefits include flexible scheduling, a matching IRA contribution up to 3%, storm pay, bereavement leave, PTO (vacation days, sick days, personal days, etc.), and unpaid extended leave.

Inclusivity is one of our four values at Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses. We are committed to confronting bias, engaging diverse communities, and furthering the inclusion of historically overlooked stories, stakeholders, and audiences. We celebrate diversity in all of its forms and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

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