JOB ALERT | Program Assistant - $22.75 too $24.00/hour
President Lincoln’s Cottage is a National Monument and award‐winning museum situated on a beautiful campus in Northwest Washington, D.C.
For more than a quarter of his presidency, Abraham Lincoln lived here and made some of the most critical decisions of his presidency – including the development of the Emancipation Proclamation. President Lincoln’s Cottage works to preserve this place to connect people to the true spirit of the Lincolns, build empathy, and inspire them to act upon their own ideas for social justice.
Opened to the public in 2008, we welcome more than 35,000 visitors a year for innovative guided tours, exhibits, and programs.
JOB SUMMARY
With guidance from senior staff, the Program Assistant is responsible for executing daily program tasks, including logistics, supplies, and sales activities related President Lincoln’s Cottage’s group tours and education programs, whether digital or onsite iterations. This position also provides support for public programming and conducts tours and programs regularly. The Program Assistant reports directly to the Associate Director for Learning Initiatives. This position is responsible for helping to ensure the visitor experience with President Lincoln’s Cottage is optimal. Program work may be outside of normal business hours, require seasonal shifts in schedule, and may include work on weekend days and holidays.