Tour Guide- The Folly at Field Farm

Tour Guide- The Folly at Field Farm

Overview     

Become a Tour Guide Field Farm and take visitors back in time! Share the beauty and the story of modern American architecture and art history of the Folly and the Bloedel art collection. Welcome visitors and lead tours of the interior and exterior of the Folly, garden sculptures, and the Field Farm Guest House. Tours will take place on Saturdays throughout the summer and autumn.

Responsibilities

• Learn the architectural story of the Folly and the art history of the associated Bloedel collection
• Learn and lead the Folly tour and interpretive tour best practices
• Welcome visitors to Field Farm
• Understand the mission of The Trustees and  share it with the public
• Helps ensure safety of visitors and the protection of the museum collection
• Availability to assist with special events in addition to weekend tours preferred

Qualifications

• Enjoys speaking with the public
• Excellent customer service skills
• Interest in art and architecture
• Able to learn the Folly tour
• Comfortable collecting admission fees
• Must be able to stand for an hour at a time 
• Must be able to navigate walk central property area and climb short sets of stairs
• Prior tour guide/docent and/or interpretive education experience preferred but not required
• Prior knowledge of modern American architecture and arta bonus
• Commitment to reporting your service hours via the Trustees volunteer website 

Time Commitment Needed

• A minimum of  2 hours per visit, commitment for one tour per month or more during the summer months; occassional by appointment tour coverage needed

The Trustees is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, military service, application for military service, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. The Trustees makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.