Part time Senior Tour Guide

Location

Lewiston, ME | United States

Job description

Part time Senior Tour Guide

Location:

Lewiston, US

The New York Power Authority is an equal opportunity employer.

Summary

Under general supervision, directs special and technical groups through Authority plants and visitors centers to provide information on the Authority and its energy sources through tours, lectures and/or demonstrations; and represents the Authority at outside events. Tour guides will also be assigned to perform basic routine maintenance in order to setup and/or disassemble portable exhibitory as needed during off-site presentations. Assists in training tour guides. Candidates must be able to support the Power Vista's 7 day a week operation including holidays.

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, directs special and technical groups through Authority plants and visitors centers to provide information on the Authority and its energy sources through tours, lectures and/or demonstrations; and represents the Authority at outside events. Tour guides will also be assigned to perform basic routine maintenance in order to setup and/or disassemble portable exhibitory as needed during off-site presentations. Assists in training tour guides.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

N/A

Education, Experience and Certifications

Must possess High School diploma and minimum five years experience in related communications, public contact or educational/community service employment or equivalent, excellent communication and presentation skills, and ability to function well under pressure.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the successful candidate to traverse the Power Vista including rotations among the displays as well as leading large group tours.

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Hourly rates for union-represented employees are collectively bargained by theNew York Power Authorityand IBEW. The negotiated pay rate for this position is$21.54 per hour.

The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.

NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email  [email protected] .

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