Tour Guide

Position Summary:

The Tour Guide provides a welcoming environment and rewarding learning experience to guests by delivering guided tours of the Taliesin estate.
 
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; and
•     Other duties as assigned.

•     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.

•     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.