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Corporate Affairs helps care for and strengthen the Girl Scout brand by building trust, relevance, and meaningful connections with both internal and external audiences. Through thoughtful, engaging storytelling, they elevate the “voice of the girl,” making sure her experiences, accomplishments, and impact are always front and center.The team delivers this work through a mix of internal and external communications, media relations, cultural assets, and government affairs, helping ensure clear, consistent, and compelling messages across every channel. By sharing the Girl Scout story in authentic and inspiring ways, the team helps audiences better understand who we are, what we stand for, and why our work matters. Ultimately, the team’s goal is to make sure the Girl Scout brand remains trusted, relevant, and deeply connected to the Girl Scout mission everywhere our story is told.

You Will

​​Attention to all those wanting to embody and uplift American Women’s History! The Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum is looking to hire a part-time (hourly) Museum Guide ​to lead tours and Girl Scout programs. By sharing the story of Girl Scouting, the Progressive-Era, and the life of Girl Scouts’ dynamic Founder, Juliette Gordon Low, the dedicated staff of the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum educate visitors about this important history, while supporting the GSUSA mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character to make the world a better place. 

Essential Responsibilities

• ​​Following a training period, provide tours about the history of the Birthplace, the life of Juliette Gordon Low, Girl Scouts, and the Progressive-Era to the public 

• ​Speak in front of Girl Scout troops and general visitors of all ages and backgrounds on a regular basis and respond to inquiries from visitors 

• ​Lead Girl Scout and school groups in hands-on activities based on training and materials provided 

• ​Upholding and maintaining operational and procedural standards of the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum to ensure positive experiences for both our visiting guests and Girl Scouts.  

• ​Participate in ongoing events hosted at the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum. 

• ​Conduct wayfinding and helping guests and Girl Scouts looking to purchase tickets or who may have questions regarding the larger Savannah area. ​ 

​​Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities required of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.​ 

Required Competencies

• ​​Demonstrated background or interest in public history, museum education, or informal learning environments.
• ​Ability to effectively engage diverse audiences, particularly youth, through interactive and educational experiences.
• ​Effective verbal communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to make historical content accessible, engaging, and exciting.
• ​Interpersonal effectiveness and the ability to build positive, professional relationships.
• ​Reliability and accountability in supporting team operations and responsibilities.
• ​Team orientation and ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• ​Strong work ethic and professionalism in a fast-paced, public-facing environment​.

Required Technical Skills

• ​​Effective verbal communication skills
• ​Comfortable working with children of all ages
• ​Comfortable presenting to groups and managing group dynamics
• ​Ability to conduct and build on historic information and academic research for tours and activities
• ​Ability to adapt information and activities for various ages and abilities
• ​Proficient in basic math and computer skills

You Need

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Preferred Education and Experience

• ​​Previous engagement with American ​History in a supplemental educational capacity is preferred. Those who have also a background and understanding of the Girl Scouts organizational history and current ethos. ​​
• Prior engagement in public speaking and/or facilitating guided tours
• ​Engagement or prior knowledge with the history of the Progressive Era.
• ​Prior and experience (1+ years) in museum and/or institutions
• ​Background with the GSUSA organization​
• ​​Bachelor of Arts within the fields of education, history, or other related fields within the museums/institutions industry.​

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