EMPLOYMENT  

Thank you for your interest in employment at the Mary Todd Lincoln House. The museum is open to the public seasonally from mid-March through November 30. We are currently hiring part-time tour guides. Please see position description below and how to apply.

TOUR GUIDE (part-time) - Position Description

  • The museum offers self-guided and guided tours. Self-guided tours require guides to interact with visitors of all ages and answer questions about historical content. Guided tours require guides to lead a group of up to 15 visitors through the house for a one-hour tour.

  • Tour guides are involved in all aspects of the daily operations of the museum. These include: operating admissions software (FareHarbor) to sell tickets; running the museum store (stocking, selling and pricing items, and operating Clover –the point of sale system); performing opening and closing duties; and other duties.

  • Approximately 35% of the work involves providing history content to visitors while 65% of the work is allotted to other front-line operations and customer service.

  • The museum is open Mon–Sat, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Guides arrive by 9:45 a.m. and leave around 4:15 p.m. or when the last visitor leaves. Guided tours are offered at 3 p.m. M-F and if you are giving a guided tour, you may leave closer to 4:30/5 p.m.

  • The days of the week you work are flexible. Guides typically work between 2-5 days per week, depending on their personal preference. At least some Saturday work is required.

  • History degree is not required. Some college preferred.

  • Customer service experience is preferred.

  • Computer literacy is required.

  • Physical requirements include standing for extended periods of time, climbing stairs, and lifting 30 lbs.

  • Training is provided. All guides will be trained on both the self-guided and guided tour options. 

  • Compensation is $13.50/hr.  

HOW TO APPLY

Please fill out the Tour Guide Application (downloadable PDF) or Tour Guide Application (fillable PDF). Completed applications should be emailed to Kate Hesseldenz. No phone calls.