Tour Guide

About the Company

The Petersen Automotive Museum is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to explore and present the history of the automobile and its impact on global life and culture using Los Angeles as the prime example.

Responsibilities

• Lead museum tours lasting from 15 minutes to 3 hours
• Engage and entertain guests, including groups of up to 50 people
• Research cars and artifacts to maintain deep knowledge of the collection
• Prepare tour strategies that fit within specific time constraints
• Adjust tour content based on supervisor requests or temporary exhibits
• Cooperate with security and staff to ensure guest safety and collection preservation
• Train to interpret in galleries during shifts without scheduled tours
• Adhere to all museum policies and uniform requirements

Requirements

• Highly motivated, creative, and outgoing personality
• Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail
• Ability to learn complex information quickly
• Availability to work varied hours, including evenings and weekends
• Ability to commit to a regular schedule and pick up additional shifts

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of college experience preferred