Seasonal Guide
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Job Location:
Potomac, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position
Seasonal Guide
Reports To
Visitor Experience Management Team
Seasonal Guide
Reports To
Visitor Experience Management Team
Seasonal Term
March 2nd2026 to September 13th 2026
Work Schedule
Four (4) days per week Thursday through Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with extended hours on Saturdays for Summer Evening Hours.
An Introduction to Glenstone Museum
Founded with the mission to seamlessly integrate art architecture and nature Glenstone is a world-class contemporary art museum in Potomac Maryland. Opened in 2006 and expanded in 2018 the museum welcomes visitors to a unique experience of indoor and outdoor spaces enveloped by300 acresof organicallymaintainedmeadow and woodlands. Admission is always free.
The work culture at Glenstone is dynamic and team oriented. As a mission-driven nonprofit we are proud to foster a workplace where associates feel valued respected and accepted. Weleverageour collaborative and enriching culture toprovide abundant opportunities for all associatesto develop new skills feel connected to our mission and activelyparticipatein advancing their careers.
Position Overview
Glenstone Guides are members of the Public Engagement division committed to
expanding public access to Glenstone while delivering a one-of-a kind museum experience and supporting our community through collaborative partnerships. The roleis responsible forwarmly welcoming visitors and delivering authentic consistent information about Glenstones mission core values collection campus and programs. A Seasonal Guide directly engages with our visitors at the Arrival Hall Entry Pavilion and other operational locations around the site. They should be available 4 days per week during Glenstones current operating days of Thursday-Sunday fromMarch 2nd2026 to September 13th must be available to work until 8:30 p.m. on Saturdays for Glenstones Summer Evenings. Initial training will take place on four pre-designated days per week for a minimum of2-weeks. The first week of training is Monday March 2nd to Friday March 6th.
Key Responsibilities
- Warmly welcome visitors redeeming tickets for visitors withreservationsandassistingthose that arrive without reservations.
- Flexibility to supportspecial eventsand programming related to Glenstones mission and exhibitions.
- Familiarize visitors with thesiteincludingexplaining rules and policies.
- Respectfully engage visitors delivering authentic and consistent information about Glenstone.
- Assistvisitors with mobility issues by providing wheelchairs service.
- Monitor the safety of thecollectionincluding coordinating with Security Conservation and Visitor Experience teams asappropriate.
- Quickly achieveproficiencyin Glenstones mission history and campus through on-the-job training.
- The work schedule is Thursday-Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Seasonal term is from Monday March 2nd2026 to Sunday September 13th 2026.
- Ability to work until 8:30 p.m. on Saturdays for Glenstones Summer Evenings.
Required Skills & Experience
- Ability to engage directly enthusiastically and meaningfully with all visitors.
- Exceptional customer service interpersonal andcommunicationsskills.
- Desire to learn and implement best practices including those unique to Glenstone.
- Adaptability and adherence to Glenstones core values.
- Emotional maturity and cultural sensitivitynecessaryto engage visitors of all ages and backgrounds.
- Familiarity with and continued curiosity about contemporary art.
- Willingness to collaborate with peers associates and work successfully as part of a team.
- Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time.
- Ability to work outdoors in all temperatures and weather conditions.
- Ability toworka flexible schedule based on operationalneedincluding weekendsspecial events holidays and evenings.
- Work or volunteer experience in a creative field or environment.
- Skills necessary to utilize technology in order to perform specific responsibilities.
- Ability to stay informed via email conduct research using online systems and databases and access daily and weekly schedules.
- Adherence to Glenstonesrequireduniform guidelines.
- Reliable transportation to and from Potomac MD.
- A valid drivers license.
- COVID-19 vaccination and up to date on all boosters.
- Strong cultural competence interpersonal communication planning and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a museum art gallery or cultural institution.
- Public speaking experience.
- Tour guide experience.
- Hospitality or customer service-related experience.
- Multilingual.
- ASL interpretation experience.
Salary & Benefits
To promote collaboration and show appreciation to associates Glenstone provides a weekly staff lunch health and wellness reimbursement and paid volunteer opportunities. Benefits include a 401(k)-retirement account with a matching contribution.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Wage: $21.18 per hour
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About Company
Glenstone seamlessly integrates art, architecture and nature into a serene and contemplative environment to form a unique connection between art and visitor.
