Job Listing: Guide (Thomas Jefferson's Monticello)
Date postedMay 21, 2025
Monticello Guide (Part-Time)
The Thomas Jefferson Foundation is seeking part-time guides eager to engage diverse audiences with the history of the founding of the United States. Tours of the site focus on the fundamental themes of innovation, freedom, self-governance, slavery, and its legacies. Monticello guides are committed to working as a part of a team to ensure an excellent guest experience.
Candidates should be eager to engage with a broad variety of perspectives about the past. Availability to work some weekends, evenings, and holidays is required. B.A. degree with a major in a relevant field preferred but equivalent work experience will be considered.
Training: Applicants should attend all days of training. All training is paid time. Training will take place every Tuesday and Thursday from August 5th – August 28th and on October 28th. Most sessions will be approximately 9am - 5:30pm, but a couple days will be 10:30am - 7pm.
Hiring timeline:
- Position closes: June 14th
- Phone and in-person interviews: Mid-May – late June
- Offers/notifications: by early July
Application must include: (1) Cover Letter, (2) A resume and (3) Contact information for two professional references.
We provide the following benefits for part-time employees:
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Rate of pay is $15 per hour.
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401(k) retirement savings plan + up to a 6% match.
- Fitness club membership discount.
- Discount in the Monticello Café, gift shop, and Monticello online catalog.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free for employee and dependents.
- $500 employee referral bonus.
- Exciting quarterly social events for all employees.
Monticello is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply HERE!