Volunteer Docent, Schoenbrunn Village

Position : Volunteer Docent, Schoenbrunn Village

Type : Volunteer

Schedule : Part-time, unpaid 3+-hour shifts. Saturday work may be required for programming.

Location : Schoenbrunn Village, New Philadelphia, OH

Reports to : Schoenbrunn Village Visitor Services Supervisor

Summary :

The Volunteer Docent provides a welcoming environment, guides visitors through the site and / or programs, and helps to care for the collections. Schoenbrunn Village, founded in 1772 as a Moravian mission among the Delaware people, was the first Christian settlement in Ohio. The site, restored to appear as it did more than two centuries ago, includes a number of buildings. Schoenbrunn Village offers programs for elementary, middle, and high school students, community organizations and much more.

Volunteer Docents sign up for one or more 3-4-hour shifts during the site's hours of operation.

Essential Functions :

• Greet and welcome visitors
• Conduct museum tours for approximately one hour in length for audiences of diverse backgrounds which may include school-age children, young adults, educators, seniors, visitors with special needs, and those for whom English is not their first language.
• Maintain the security of the site and its collection during tours
• Continually be aware and keep informed about changes on site or in the museum
• Represent the site in a professional and courteous manner to members of the visiting public
• Interact with program participants and visitors in a positive and engaging manner
• Ensure tour and program materials are properly handled and maintained.
• Assist with the set-up and take-down of program materials.

Required Competencies :

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Application Instructions

To apply, visit www / ohiohistory.org / jobs and use the Applicant Tracking System to apply. Include resume, cover letter, and applicable application materials. For questions and accommodations, email or call .

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