Tram Tour Guide - Flex

About the Job

SUPERVISOR:
Annie Klodd, Manager of Interpretation and Visitor Learning

CLASSIFICATION:
Temporary Casual, 67 days. This is a seasonal/temporary position located at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska, MN.

As part of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum's Education Department and the public face of the Arboretum, the Interpretive Tram Specialist drives and narrates one-hour open-air tram tours for ticketed guests. Tours should be enjoyable, safe, informative, and aligned with the organization's mission: growing knowledge and inspiring action to support thriving ecosystems and our vital relationship with nature. Tours should also evoke curiosity about the Arboretum's gardens and natural areas, encouraging visitors to explore further on their next visit.

Schedule:

The tram operates daily from May through October. This position follows a flexible schedule, requiring 2-4 shifts per month from May through October. Shifts may occur on any day of the week, so candidates should have flexibility to work occasional weekend shifts as well as weekdays. Work shifts are 9:00am - 3:30pm, which includes prep time, four 1-hour long tours, and three 30-minute breaks between tours.

This tour guide could be working up to 16 hours per week.