Job Description

Nemours is seeking an Estate Driver (casual schedule) to join our Nemours Children’s Health team in Wilmington, DE. Estate Drivers are responsible for shuttling visitors (guests) between the Visitor Center and Nemours Mansion, and around the Nemours Estate property. Drivers represent Nemours Estate to the public in a gracious, courteous and responsible manner. The Estate Driver interprets features along his/her route, and stops at designated stops or upon request to drop off or pick up visitors. Drivers will drive a shuttle bus, an open-air tram (weather permitting), a 12-passenger van, or a golf cart, depending on the guest(s) being transported and their respective need(s).

Responsibilities:

1. At all times while driving a Nemours Estate vehicle, operates it in a safe, responsible, and reliable manner and takes all necessary steps to ensure the safety, comfort and convenience of guests visiting and touring Nemours Estate.
2. While narrating a garden tour, draws upon knowledge of Nemours Estate to interpret key features along his/her route to guests in a clear, concise and engaging manner; responds to questions and comments.
3. Interprets the Chauffeur’s Garage for guests by sharing information and stories related to the building, the cars, and the Estate story.
4. Helps to coordinate large group tours at the Group Tour Center and transport guests on and off the property, while also orienting guests, answering questions and addressing needs or concerns.
5. While operating his/her vehicle, keeps an eye out for any guest(s) who may require assistance, inclement weather, road hazards or safety/security obstacles, or any other unusual situations and circumstances, and, as needed, notifies the appropriate member(s) of Nemours Estate Management Team and/or Nemours personnel.
6. Conducts a pre-/post-shift visual inspection of Nemours Estate vehicles and completes a Daily Vehicle Inspection Form for each one in service that day.
7. Immediately, or as soon as practicable, notifies Nemours Estate manager(s) of any accidents, damage or mechanical issues involving a Nemours Estate vehicle.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent required
• Valid Driver’s License and no points on the license-holder’s record
• One to three year of experience required

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Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

Learn more at Nemours.org