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Volunteer Docent, Schoenbrunn Village
Volunteers Ohio History Connection —New Philadelphia, OH
- Part-time
- Background check
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- Children
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Volunteer Docent, Schoenbrunn Village

Volunteers Ohio History Connection
New Philadelphia, OH

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Job Details

Part-time | Volunteer

Qualifications

Crowd interaction
Educational talks
Conducting guided tours
Cultural guided visit experience

Full Job Description

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:

Must complete a background check
Must log volunteer hours
Must attend professional development and volunteer meetings
Comfortable speaking in front of groups
Desire to learn about history and share their knowledge
Reliable and punctual
Flexibility, enthusiasm, and an attitude of respect for working with diverse staff and visitors
Physically able to lead tours around the site and museum.

Education and Experience Outcomes:

Will learn about the history of Schoenbrunn Village and the Ohio History Connection
Will learn to work within a team environment
Will learn about aspects of visitor/hospitality services through training and on-the-job experience
Will gain an understanding of the inner workings of a non-profit museum

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 [email protected] or call 614-297-2500.

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