Steward

Taliesin Preservation of Spring Green, WI, is looking to hire a seasonal Steward to support our world-class Tour Program by assisting Tour Guides and safeguarding assigned spaces on the estate. If this sounds like something for you, please read on!

This seasonal position pays an hourly rate of $12.25 plus retention bonus eligibility. We are open Friday through Sunday in April and November and 7 days a week, May through October. The position supports our tour program by assisting Tour Guides during guest tours and caring for interior and exterior spaces on the estate. There are opportunities to cross-train with other departments if you are looking to increase your hours.

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!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN ESTATE STEWARD

-Strong oral communication skills
-Ability to be flexible when dealing with unexpected events
-A passion for customer service
-The ability to manage a group

Do you love working with the public? Enjoy seeing people smile while they learn and experience the immersive opportunities provided by Taliesin? Do you have good interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse groups of employees and customers? If so, you might just be perfect for this position!

WORK SCHEDULE

This is a seasonal position from May through October and averages 16-32 hours per week. In season, we are a seven-day-a-week operation, and this position would require a flexible schedule. Seasonal, non-exempt positions at Taliesin Preservation are subject to the recreational/amusement exemption under the FLSA and analogous Wisconsin law. Employees hired for these positions will not be entitled to overtime pay for hours worked over 40 hours per week.