Museum Guide

About the Organization:

The Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, which is owned and operated by Egan Maritime, was established in 1968 and is America's first museum dedicated to honoring lifesavers. It preserves the legacy of Islanders who risked their lives to rescue mariners, featuring inspiring stories from the Massachusetts Humane Society, the US Life-Saving Service, and the Coast Guard.

Job Summary:

Museum Guides are an integral part of the visitor experience team at the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum. Acting as the face of the museum, guides are responsible for providing guided tours, answering visitor questions, promoting the museum’s hands-on activities and programming, and providing a safe enjoyable environment.

Hours:

This is a full-time, seasonal position. Guides will typically be scheduled between 9:30am and 5pm, with occasional evening or special event shifts. Ability to work on Saturdays from 9:30am-2:30pm is preferred but not required. The museum is open to the public from late May through early October, six days a week.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Learn Nantucket history as it pertains to the museum’s stories and artifacts and accurately communicate this history as a museum tour guide.
• Assist in greeting, orienting, and providing tours for occasional tour groups or school groups.
• Work effectively as part of an interpretive team with other Museum Guides, volunteers, and Egan Maritime staff members.
• Assist with set up and breakdown for museum programming and activity stations.
• Keep museum artifacts secure, including managing guest flow in exhibits and appropriate interaction with artifacts.
• Light tidying and organization to maintain a tidy and safe space for visitors.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Community Relations & Visitor Experience or the Museum Manager on Duty.

Qualifications/Education:

• An interest in Nantucket’s maritime history and a desire and willingness to learn both in a group setting and individually (training and materials will be provided).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• A willingness to collaborate with others.
• Prior experience in a museum or as a teacher, storyteller, or historian is helpful, but not required.
• Ability to work well with guests of various ages and learning styles.

Work Environment:

This is an on-site, in-person position. Some physical activity, such as walking, standing for long periods, and lifting materials may be necessary.

Housing is available for the right candidate.

Salary: $21-$23 per hour.

How to Apply / Contact: If you are interested, please send a completed employment application and your resume to [email protected] or call 508-228-2505.

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person