ABOUT TALIESIN PRESERVATION

As stewards of the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center, our dual mission is to preserve the cultural, built, and natural environments that comprise the Taliesin property and to conduct educational and cultural programs that provide a greater understanding of his architecture and ideas. We are different from other historic sites because we are not satisfied with just being a museum. We want the estate to stay filled with life.

There is an energy here that captures and engages people. And the staff, without exception, are creative people who care passionately about their work and are full of ideas.

We are a small organization and, as such, we offer a lot of flexibility and opportunity for people to develop within their areas of interest--and we are invested in their success!

Position Summary:

The seasonal House Steward position supports Taliesin Preservation’s operations and tour programs by assisting Tour Guides, interacting with guests along the tour route, and safeguarding assigned spaces and associated artifacts on the estate.

This is a seasonal position from April through November and averages between 16-32 hours per week. In season, we are a seven-day-a-week operation, and this position would require a flexible schedule.

Essential Functions:

• Greet guests and provide support to the tour guides as they move along the tour route
• Answer guest questions where appropriate and provide wayfinding support
• Attend to assigned interior and exterior spaces and safeguard artifacts
• Open and close buildings along the tour route and monitor visitors to the estate
• Prepare and serve refreshments during the associated tours
• Review Collection Checklist daily
• Assist guests with questions and directions during self-guided tours
• Set up and take down self-guided tour signage
• Assist guests with technology during self-guided tours as needed
• Some light cleaning duties (dusting, general cleaning, sweeping leaves)
• Report any areas in need of attention to management
• Understand the mission of Taliesin Preservation and share the story of Frank Lloyd Wright and the Taliesin property
• Facilitate communication between the visitor center, tour guides, and shuttle drivers
• Assist at special events, group tours, or private tours as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills
• Proven ability to work independently with low levels of supervision
• Ability to work in a team
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule based on business needs and seasonality.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a non-profit, museum, tour program, or classroom environment
• Working knowledge of the life and work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Taliesin, and the mission of Taliesin Preservation

Hours and Rate:

This seasonal position pays an hourly rate of $14.25 plus retention bonus eligibility. We are open Friday through Sunday in April and November and 7 days a week, May through October. There may be opportunities to cross-train with other departments if you are looking to increase your hours.