EMPLOYMENT

MacDonell House Interpreter/Front Desk- Receptionist

The Allen County Museum is looking for interested and qualified people to fill a part-time historic interpreter/tour guide position at the MacDonell House approximately 2 days a week along with some weekends.  Potential candidates should possess a strong interest in history and good public relations/communication skills.  This position could also include working at the receptionist desk in the main museum on the weekends when not serving as a house interpreter.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  Provides tours and interpretation of the history of the MacDonell House, its owners, contents, along with additional information of the local and general history to our visitors and school tours in an interesting, entertaining, and factual manner with presentations geared to the age and specific needs of the audience.  When not giving tours, the position would include working in the main museum assisting staff, as necessary.  This could include answering phones, greeting visitors, selling items in the gift shop and helping children in the Children’s Discovery Center.  Hours vary with the seasons.

Please email your resume to dcollins@allencountymuseum.org