Winter Program Staff (McCormick House Assistant)-Seasonal
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Cantigny
IL
Summary
The Winter Program Staff will facilitate visitor experiences at the McCormick House, ensuring safety, security, and smooth traffic flow. They will also provide historical information to guests and assist staff with various duties across the estate.
Job Description
Description
Cantigny is a 500-acre estate in Wheaton, Illinois, which encompasses formal gardens, a museum dedicated to the 1st Infantry Division of the U.S. Army, and a 27-hole public golf course. Cantigny welcomes over 400,000 visitors annually to enjoy its educational and recreational amenities and public and private events.
For this winter season, Cantigny is seeking 15 enthusiastic and dependable Winter Program Staff members to join our team and support programming throughout winter. Cantigny will be hosting nightly public events across the estate for visitors. These events will be both indoors and outdoors.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about hospitality, guest experiences, the outdoors, and enjoy working in a beautiful natural setting. Winter Program Staff will play a vital role in ensuring Cantigny remains accessible and safe for visitors during the winter months. This position is part time and will run from November 4th to January 3th.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure patron safety and security during McCormick House visit.
- Facilitate McCormick House experiences:
- Ensure entry and egress doors are properly administered.
- Provide proactive McCormick House orientation and facilitate smooth traffic flow within the building.
- Ensure security of McCormick House exhibits and displays.
- Alert McCormick House manager-on-duty of food and beverage spills.
- Provide patrons with basic McCormick House historical information if requested.
- Assist McCormick House and Cantigny staff with other duties in, or around the McCormick House.
Qualifications
- Customer service experience or desire to learn is strongly preferred
- Ability to proficiently use computer systems for guest ticketing, payment processing, and scheduling
- Strong verbal communication skills and interest in working directly with guests
- Ability to work outdoors in winter weather conditions, which may include walkways that may be wet, slippery, or uneven
- Must be able to stand and sit for extended periods of time
- Proficiency in languages other than English, particularly Spanish, is a plus
- Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of application
Located in Wheaton, Illinois, Cantigny Park is the 500-acre former estate of Colonel Robert R. McCormick, the longtime editor, and publisher of the Chicago Tribune.
Robert R. McCormick died in 1955 at age 74. His will established the Robert R. McCormick Charitable Trust and designated Cantigny as a public space for education and recreation. This extraordinary gift, now part of the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, enriches our community every day and is enjoyed by more than 300,000 visitors each year.
Cantigny Park opened to the public in 1958. It is home to:
The Robert R. McCormick Museum, a historic house museum interpreting the life and legacy of the Colonel. The mansion reveals the public and private sides of one of America’s wealthiest and most philanthropic families.
The First Division Museum, dedicated to the history of the Big Red One, the famed 1st Infantry Division of the U.S. Army. Many exhibits are interactive and all of them provide fascinating insights about America’s military, past and present.
Cantigny Gardens, created in 1967 by renowned landscape architect Franz Lipp. Nearly 30 acres of formal gardens, theme plantings, and statuary render exceptional beauty in all seasons.
Visitors Center, featuring a popular scale model of the estate, 100-seat theater with welcome film, Le Jardin at Cantigny Park (restaurant and banquet hall), Bertie’s Café and the Cantigny Shop.
Education Center, a Prairie-style building opened in 2010 that serves as the hub for more than 300 children’s programs, youth group activities, Golden Oak Club meetings (for seniors), fitness classes, horticulture workshops, art classes and more.
Walking Trails (nearly 3 miles) and spacious Picnic Area.
Cantigny Golf, designed by Roger Packard and opened for play in 1989. The 300-acre complex includes 27 scenic holes, the year-round Cantigny Golf Academy, the 9-hole Cantigny Youth Links and a full-service clubhouse with dining and banquet facilities.
Founded
1958
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Recreational Facilities
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Wheaton, IL
Located in Wheaton, Illinois, Cantigny Park is the 500-acre former estate of Colonel Robert R. McCormick, the longtime editor, and publisher of the Chicago Tribune.
Robert R. McCormick died in 1955 at age 74. His will established the Robert R. McCormick Charitable Trust and designated Cantigny as a public space for education and recreation. This extraordinary gift, now part of the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, enriches our community every day and is enjoyed by more than 300,000 visitors each year.
Cantigny Park opened to the public in 1958. It is home to:
The Robert R. McCormick Museum, a historic house museum interpreting the life and legacy of the Colonel. The mansion reveals the public and private sides of one of America’s wealthiest and most philanthropic families.
The First Division Museum, dedicated to the history of the Big Red One, the famed 1st Infantry Division of the U.S. Army. Many exhibits are interactive and all of them provide fascinating insights about America’s military, past and present.
Cantigny Gardens, created in 1967 by renowned landscape architect Franz Lipp. Nearly 30 acres of formal gardens, theme plantings, and statuary render exceptional beauty in all seasons.
Visitors Center, featuring a popular scale model of the estate, 100-seat theater with welcome film, Le Jardin at Cantigny Park (restaurant and banquet hall), Bertie’s Café and the Cantigny Shop.
Education Center, a Prairie-style building opened in 2010 that serves as the hub for more than 300 children’s programs, youth group activities, Golden Oak Club meetings (for seniors), fitness classes, horticulture workshops, art classes and more.
Walking Trails (nearly 3 miles) and spacious Picnic Area.
Cantigny Golf, designed by Roger Packard and opened for play in 1989. The 300-acre complex includes 27 scenic holes, the year-round Cantigny Golf Academy, the 9-hole Cantigny Youth Links and a full-service clubhouse with dining and banquet facilities.
Founded
1958
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Recreational Facilities
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Wheaton, IL
