Career Opportunities

Internship Opportunities at Historic Athens Welcome Center

Are you a dedicated and ambitious undergraduate or graduate student seeking a distinctive internship experience? The Historic Athens Welcome Center is proud to offer internship opportunities that provide an immersive introduction to the realms of history, culture, and tourism development.

What We Offer:

Semester-Long or Summer Internships

Our internships are meticulously structured to align with academic schedules, providing options for semester-long commitments and summer engagements.

Project-Centric Approach

As an intern at the Welcome Center, you will not be relegated to routine tasks. Instead, you will engage in substantive projects, each with well-defined deliverables, affording you the opportunity to make a substantial impact on our institution and the community as well as your professional portfolio.

Diverse Fields of Study:

We extend a warm welcome to students hailing from diverse academic disciplines, including but not limited to:

  • Museum Studies: Immerse yourself in the intricate facets of museum curation, exhibition design, and visitor engagement.

  • Non-Profit Management: Acquire invaluable insights into the operational intricacies of a non-profit organization.

  • Public History: Play an integral role in the preservation and dissemination of the rich history of Athens, Georgia, and its environs.

  • Travel/Hospitality: Delve into the intricacies of travel and hospitality, ensuring a memorable experience for every visitor.

  • Media and Marketing: Develop your marketing and media competencies while promoting our diverse programs and initiatives.

Propose an Internship Project:

To express your interest in securing an internship, kindly complete the internship proposal form provided below. Furthermore, feel free to direct any inquiries or seek information about current openings by reaching out to us via email at director@athenswelcomecenter.com.

Applications are currently closed.

Applications are currently closed.

Applications are currently closed.

Applications are currently closed.

Part-Time Tour Guide/Concierge

Pay: $16.75 per hour

Schedule: Flexible scheduling. Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday availability is highly preferred. Additional availability is even better!

Reports to: Director of the Historic Athens Welcome Center

Work Location: 280 E Dougherty St, Athens, GA

Overview

As a Tour Guide/Concierge, you'll be responsible for providing an engaging and informative tour of our house museum and the local area, driving a 14-passenger tour vehicle, and recommending places and things to do in Athens, Georgia.

Responsibilities

  • Greet and welcome customers to the welcome center and provide information about the itinerary for each tour.

  • Plan itineraries in accordance with weather forecasts and the length of each tour.

  • Gather and maintain the requisite equipment for each tour.

  • Familiarize yourself with the layout and history of the region and house museum in which you will be working.

  • Memorize scripted tours and deliver them in an engaging and informative manner.

  • Drive a 14-passenger tour vehicle safely while delivering scripted tours.

  • Familiarize customers with each place or establishment.

  • Providing information and assistance to visitors on attractions, events, and services in Athens and the surrounding area.

  • Maintaining a clean and organized welcome center, including restocking brochures and keeping displays tidy.

  • Answering phone calls and responding to email inquiries.

  • Operating a cash register and handling cash and credit card transactions for ticket sales, gift shop purchases, and tour bookings.

  • Collaborating with other staff members to develop and execute marketing and promotional activities for the welcome center and its programs.

  • Maintaining accurate records of visitor information, sales transactions, and tour bookings.

  • Adhering to all safety and security procedures for the welcome center and its operations.

  • Other duties as assigned by the supervisor or Director.

Job Requirements

  • A valid Georgia Driver’s License is required. Applicants must satisfactorily pass a 3-year Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) screening.

  • Goal-oriented, positive, upbeat, and friendly with the ability to maintain composure under pressure and resolve visitor concerns.

  • Excellent verbal and public speaking skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize.

  • Ability to transport customers safely in a 14-passenger van (CDL not required).

  • Basic computer skills, including the ability to use the Internet, desktop computer, printer, mobile apps, an Apple iPad, and point of sale.

  • Ability to work independently with minimum direction and periodic supervision.

  • Ability to walk for long periods of time, lift up to 50 lbs. on occasion, and work in an outdoor environment for long periods of time.

  • Ability to create a welcoming and inclusive environment by being respectful and courteous to everyone, valuing diversity, and making sure that visitors with disabilities, language barriers, or other special needs are accommodated.

  • Knowledge of Athens culture and history, as well as a familiarity of current attractions and things to do, are a plus!

Historic Athens Welcome Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.