Tour Guide Associate

Position Description
Tour Guide Associate

Organization
Anacostia Trails Heritage Area (ATHA) is Prince George’s County’s state-certified cultural tourism entity. We are one of thirteen such designated areas across the state. Our mission is to develop and promote heritage tourism destinations and experiences in the county. We do this in service of economic growth, recreation and health, and increased historical and culture understanding. We complete this work through community partnerships, providing technical assistance, public history research and interpretation, hosting programs and events to support, and grantmaking to regional and local non-profits and municipalities.

Position
The Tour Guide Associate will report to the Executive Director and work closely with the Associate Director and current staff to conduct the Historic Hyattsville Public Art Walking Tour. This tour features a variety of artworks commissioned by nonprofit organizations, private businesses, and local government initiatives. The tour begins at Pyramid Atlantic Art Center, one of the major art centers in The Gateway Arts District. It typically lasts 1.5-2 hours. The Tour Guide Associate will be responsible for running 4-5 tours per month. Learn more: Recorrido a pie por el arte público histórico de Hyattsville.

Overall Responsibilities

• • Schedule and lead regular public art walking tours

• • Collect data and produce reports related to the tours

• • Present ATHA to the community and stakeholders in a strong, positive light.

Qualifications

• • Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the organization’s mission.

• • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.

• • Ability to organize and carryout events.

• • Goal-oriented, creative, adaptable and a proven ability to work effectively in collaboration with a diverse group of people.

• • Demonstrated ability and willingness to work irregular hours.

Hourly Pay: $20/hour

How to Apply
For best consideration, apply by December 15, 2024. Please send your resume, a cover letter that includes your relevant experience, and 2-3 references to: Valerie Woodall, Associate Director, valerie@anacostiatrails.org.

Nondiscrimination: ATHA does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of age, race, color, creed, pregnancy, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical characteristic or other unlawful basis of discrimination.