Top 22 Museum guide Jobs in Washington Dc

Cathedral Guide
Washington National Cathedral —Washington, DC
- Part-time
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Communication skills
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Gallery Guide
MILKEN INSTITUTE —Washington, DC
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Sales
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Assistant Manager of Visitor Experience
Glenstone Museum —Potomac, MD
- $72,000 - $79,600 a year
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
Play Assistant
Play Street Museum Fairfax —Fairfax, VA
- From $16 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Sanitation
- English
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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History Program Specialist (Museum Curator)
Parsons —Springfield, VA
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Office
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
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Tour Guide
George Washington Masonic National Memorial —Alexandria, VA
- $17.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Flexible schedule
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Supervisory Museum Curator
Smithsonian Institution —Washington, DC
- $169,279 - $197,200 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending account
5d
Education Curator
NOVA Parks —Alexandria, VA
- $19 an hour
- Part-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Supervising experience
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Supervisory Museum Curator, IS-1015-15
Smithsonian Institution —Washington, DC
- $169,279 - $197,200 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Commuter assistance
- AD&D insurance
5d
Play Assistant- High School Students!
Play Street Museum Fairfax —Fairfax, VA
- From $16 an hour
- Part-time
- High school
- Sanitation
- English
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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Associate Director for Provenance Research and Object Histories (Museum Curator), IS-1015-14
Smithsonian Institution —Washington, DC
- $143,913 - $163,104 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- English
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Commuter assistance
- AD&D insurance
GEOINT History Program Specialist, Senior
Booz Allen —Springfield, VA
- $55,200 - $126,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- 8 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending account
History Program Specialist
SAIC —Springfield, VA
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
Sr. History Program Specialist (Museum Curator)
Parsons —Springfield, VA
- Office
- 8 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
8d
History Interpreter
George Washington's Mount Vernon —Mount Vernon, VA
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to climb stairs
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Free parking
- 403(b) matching
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Public Affairs Historical Services Specialist - VA Based
History Factory —Springfield, VA
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Communication skills
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GEOINT History Program Specialist (Senior-level) - NGA - WASH
Masego —Springfield, VA
- $147,000 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- 8 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Senior GEOINT History Program Specialist
MANTECH —Springfield, VA
- Full-time
- Office
- 8 years
- Bachelor's degree
TS/SCI Senior GEOINT History Program Specialists
Bailey Information Technology, LLC —Springfield, VA
- Maintenance
- 8 years
- Bachelor's degree
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GEOINT History Program Specialist – Senior #793
Allen Integrated Solutions —Springfield, VA
- 8 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Senior level
12d

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Cathedral Guide

Washington National Cathedral -
Washington, DC

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Job Details

Part-time

Qualifications

Crowd interaction
Customer communication
Educational talks

Full Job Description

Description:

Washington National Cathedral seeks a part-time Cathedral Guide to support touring by presenting engaging guided tours to the public. As a member of the Cathedral’s hospitality and interpretive team in the Department of Guest and Event Management Services, the Cathedral Guide works alongside volunteer docents to welcome groups and individuals that have made reservations for a Cathedral visit. Applicants must be able to speak in front of groups and present accurate information about the Cathedral. Training is provided.

Requirements:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serves as an interpretive guide for bus groups and sightseeing visitors ranging from 2-60 people.
Gives engaging and informative guided tours of the Cathedral and answers questions

about Cathedral mission, history, art, architecture, worship, and programs.

Works as a member of the daily docent/guide team under the direction of the Docent and Tour Manager.
Performs other visitor service-related duties as needed to ensure a welcoming/hospitable reception for visitors. Some tasks may be in lieu of sightseeing hours.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills;
Degree, working toward a degree, and/or comparable experience in education, museum education, museum studies, art history, architecture, or a related field;
Washington National Cathedral requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any boosters recommended and available to the general public, in the absence of eligibility for medical or religious exemptions.

PREFERRED CHARACTERISTICS OF A CATHEDRAL GUIDE:

Experience as a tour guide strongly preferred
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
Excellent public presentation skills and ability to engage groups and facilitate tours;
Ability to learn and retain extensive amount of information necessary
Team-oriented disposition with strong customer service skills
Enjoyment at working with the public and a sincere and genuine interest in people of all ages, especially middle and high school students
Flexibility, enthusiasm, and an attitude of respect for working with diverse staff and visitors
Ability to react to change quickly and positively;
Strong voice and language skills
Knowledge of, or interest in, art history and architecture a plus.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

SCHEDULE:

Approximately 10-15 hours per week most weeks.
During Cathedral peak seasons,, additional hours will be available.
Times will vary based on tour reservation needs.
Due to the nature of tour reservations and being a working church,, the Cathedral cannot guarantee a minimum or maximum number of weekly hours.
Occasional Saturdays required. Typically one Saturday per month.
Please include your schedule availability in your cover letter.

WORKING QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be able to work on feet for extended periods of time, to access stairs, and to walk throughout the Cathedral.
Must be comfortable working in a religious setting.
Strength, dexterity, and mobility to perform all duties, including climbing stairs, being at great heights and touring in tight spaces
Ability to stand and speak for up to 2 hours

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museum guide jobs in washington dc

Cathedral Guide

Gallery Guide

Assistant Manager of Visitor Experience

Play Assistant

History Program Specialist (Museum Curator)

Tour Guide

Supervisory Museum Curator

Education Curator

Supervisory Museum Curator, IS-1015-15

Play Assistant- High School Students!

Associate Director for Provenance Research and Object Histories (Museum Curator), IS-1015-14

GEOINT History Program Specialist, Senior

History Program Specialist

Sr. History Program Specialist (Museum Curator)

History Interpreter

Public Affairs Historical Services Specialist - VA Based

GEOINT History Program Specialist (Senior-level) - NGA - WASH

Senior GEOINT History Program Specialist

TS/SCI Senior GEOINT History Program Specialists

GEOINT History Program Specialist – Senior #793

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