Tour Guides - Part Time

Office of the Illinois Secretary of State
Job Title: Intermittent Tour Guide
Union: SEIU
Starting pay for Intermittent (Part time) is $19.28 to $23.38 per hour.
To be considered for this vacancy you MUST establish eligibility by taking and passing a written, multiple-choice examination administered at an ILSOS, Department of Personnel Testing location. Walk-in candidates may be accepted at the discretion of the testing center , if space is available; scheduled applicants will receive priority when testing. Unscheduled applicants (walk-ins) must have completed an online application prior to arrival or may complete an online application, in a Department of Personnel office, prior to the beginning of the testing session; Questions related to job postings or applying and testing for positions can be answered by contacting the Department of Personnel or by e-mail at
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Serves as a tour guide in the Capitol Building by directing small to large groups through the Capitol Building. Assists the general public by serving as a public inquiry liaison for individuals or groups requesting information on the buildings and grounds included in the Capitol Complex, may answer questions pertaining to other tourist attractions in Springfield and the surrounding areas.
Conducts tour for the general public and visiting groups through the Capitol Building; points out various spots of interest including artwork, architectural points, statues, legislative offices and various aesthetic characteristics of the Capitol Building, takes visiting groups into the gallery of the house and senate chambers when in session and may answer general questions pertaining to the Legislative process.
Assists the public and visitors in locating various departments to procure services and directs the general public and visitors to other office buildings or locations for requested services. Needs to know room locations in Capitol Building give all accurate information.
Answers telephone inquiries and provides general information to callers; Requires ability to communicate effectively with groups and local organizations, to meet the public courteously and answer questions in a tactful manner.
Application Process:
Please visit to apply by completing the online application; Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process, in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.