Job Description

Position Details:

The East Texas Oil Museum is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable temporary part-time Group Tour Guide to lead guided tours for school groups, community organizations, and visitors. This position requires a passion for history, strong public speaking skills, and exceptional customer service

Responsibilities:

• Lead engaging and informative tours for groups of up to 40 people.
• Present historical information in an engaging and accessible manner.
• Assist in transitions between groups.
• Provide excellent customer service and address visitor inquiries.
• Assist with group check-in and provide necessary materials.
• Maintain a professional and welcoming demeanor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum two years of professional experience in a customer-facing role.
• Knowledge of the East Texas oil and gas industry and its historical significance.
• Strong time management skills and attention to details.
• Ability to engage diverse audiences, including school groups and community organizations.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Passion for history and education.
• Strong public speaking skills with the ability to engage audiences of all ages.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and adhere to schedules.
• Availability during the months of April and May for 10-12 hours per week.
• Previous experience in public speaking, education, or museum work is a plus.

Salary Range & Fringe Benefits:

• The rate of pay is up to $10-$12 per hour depending on experience for up to 19 hours per week.
• Worker’s Compensation 
• Limited Part-Time Retirement Plan 

Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program. 

All full-time positions are located in Kilgore, TX. No fully work from home positions are available at this time. All employees must be available to physically present to work on the Kilgore, TX or Longview, TX Campus. Some Part-Time and Adjunct positions may be offsite but the candidate MUST live in the State of Texas.

Kilgore College is a two-year, comprehensive public community college with a campus in Kilgore and an extension center in Longview, Texas. With approximately 7,000 students, Kilgore College is a student-centered institution characterized by excellence in teaching and quality learning opportunities. Kilgore College is focused on continually improving their students’ holistic experience leading them to success in life while improving access to higher education and partnering with those who advance the vision of a stronger community culturally, socially and economically.

Vision Statement: We commit to be the higher education institution of choice in Northeast Texas.

Positions will remain open until filled. Some Adjunct and Part-Time teaching positions may remain open perpetually as the need for part time instructors fluctuates with student enrollment. Teaching positions will be required to submit official transcripts upon an offer of employment. An offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity within three (3) days of being hired. Failure to submit proof within the required time shall result in immediate employment termination. All position appointments are subject to approval by the college's Board of Trustees.

This description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or with notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Kilgore College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or 34 C.F.R. Part 104, veteran’s status or genetic information in its educational programs, employment policies or activities.

All positions are considered security-sensitive and subject to a background check pre-employment.

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