Lapham-Patterson House, Part Time Tour Guide Needed

The Thomas County Historical Society seeks a qualified candidate to conduct tours and assist in programming at the 1885 Victorian Lapham-Patterson House, located in Thomasville, Georgia.

The job requires hands-on experience assisting in the interpretation of the house as well as the development, facilitation, and evaluation of public programs for children, families, and adults.  Duties include conducting guided tours of the House on Fridays from 1 pm to 5 pm and Saturdays from 10 am to 5 pm.  There may also be occasion to assist Museum staff in planning and conducting programs for families at the Lapham-Patterson House and the Museum of History.

The ideal candidate should be should be comfortable speaking to the public; they will need to be flexible, mature, reliable, creative, and a team player as the Lapham-Patterson House develops new programming for the community.

Requirements: Experience in giving tours and working with volunteers and/or children is preferred; an interest in museum education and local history is helpful.

To apply, please email a single PDF document with cover letter and resume to Anne McCudden, Executive Director, Thomas County Historical Society, at anne@thomascountyhistory.org. No phone calls please.