Visitor Representative

How You’ll Contribute

The National Geographic Society headquarters, based in Washington, D.C., is undergoing a significant renovation project on its campus (called Base Camp). In 2026, we are opening the Museum of Exploration, featuring a state‑of‑the‑art pavilion entrance, auditorium, iconic photo gallery, exhibition space, immersive walk‑through attraction, retail, food and beverage, education center, archives, tours, and exciting new event space. The capstone of the renovation is a one‑of‑a‑kind nighttime experience in the courtyard.

The Visitor Experience Representative (VXR) is a dynamic individual that assists with the daily operations of the National Geographic Museum of Exploration. The VXR is the face of the National Geographic Society, embodying the brand and institution while providing exceptional customer service. Reporting to the Visitor Experience Supervisors the VXR manages visitor flow, runs coat check operations, assists visitors with way finding and facilitates informal exhibit interpretation.

We are seeking a team member who values interoperability and is ready to jump in and support colleagues across different projects when needed. At the Museum of Exploration, we believe that our greatest successes come from shared expertise and a willingness to step outside of a single role. This isn't just a part of the job; it's a core aspect of how we operate and collaborate, reflecting the spirit of partnership that defines National Geographic's culture.

The start date for the position is March 30, 2026.

Responsibilities Include

• Create a memorable experience for visitors by anticipating their needs and providing excellent customer service.
• Clearly communicate information on way finding, museum guidelines, facilities, and exhibitions to visitors.
• Work with other frontline teams to manage crowd control for daily museum operations and events.
• Through formal training, observation and self‑study, acquire knowledge of exhibition content at the MOE.
• Facilitate pulsed exhibit experience with small groups of people.
• Ability to follow routines while prioritizing visitor needs at coat check.
• Assist with lite housekeeping of exhibits as needed.
• Provide on campus event support across the Society as needed, including but not limited to National Geographic Live and Signature Events.
• Navigate a changing environment while maintaining a positive attitude and meeting visitor needs.
• Ability to solve problems in a fast paced environment with knowledge of when to escalata to management to resolve issues.
• Think proactively during slow times to best assist the team during busy times.
• Availability to work days, evenings, weekends and holiday shifts.

High School diploma or GED required; additional education a plus.

6 months in a customer facing role required. Additional experience working with large groups of people, the public, students, or children a plus.

• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Ability to learn and retain information quickly.
• Team‑oriented with strong customer service skills.
• Flexibility and positivity in dealing with new experiences and people.
• Enjoyment working with the public.
• Basic problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to react to change quickly and positively.
• Comfort learning and working with varied technologies and equipment.
• Dependability, punctuality, and ability to work cooperatively as part of a team.
• Ability to spend 5+ hours a day navigating our public spaces.

Bi‑lingual in English and Spanish desired, but not required.

Support various teams as needed, providing cross‑trained coverage for breaks, absences, or high volume. Assist with general museum tasks such as maintaining public spaces, providing basic visitor assistance, and helping with event setup/breakdown.

No direct report.

The National Geographic Society offers a competitive and holistic total rewards package. Our compensation structure and transparent pay philosophy are based on industry‑specific market data for similar‑sized nonprofit organizations.

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