Museum Docent (Guide) - PART TIME

Department: 1401/Parks & Rec                                         Admin Exempt: No

Reports To: Parks & Recreation Director                          Wage: $16.00/hr

Position Type: Part-Time                                                    Hours: 20 hrs/week

Job Summary: 
The Docent conducts guided tours of the museum for individuals and groups of all ages. Docent will provide information regarding museum exhibits and the history of The DeLand Memorial Hospital and Veterans Museum. Docent will be responsible for keeping informed on all information regarding changes to the displays or other information pertaining to the museum.

Job Description:

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Opening and closing of the museum.

• Ensure that doors and displays are always secured.

• Deliver education programs and interpret museum exhibits.

• Ensure tours are delivered in a timely manner.

• Stay informed on changes to the exhibits and the museum.

• Ensure program materials are properly handled and maintained.

• Assist with the set up and take down of any program materials.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and /or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) from an U.S. Department of Education accredited institution is required.

• Some experience in customer service and cash handling procedures is required.

• Some knowledge on the history of DeLand is required.

• An equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered for minimum requirements except for licensure/certification requirements.

LICENSES AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.

• Must be First Aid and CPR/AED certified or get certified within six (6) months of hire.
   

• Must pass a state of Florida Level 2 background check.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to present history and facts.

• Ability to provide good customer service and deal with the general public in a professional, courteous manner.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working and good personal relationships with City employees, City officials, civic groups and the general public.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to follow and apply common sense understanding, to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form.
• Ability to evaluate analyst requirements, and develop methods and procedures necessary to accomplish objectives.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations when immediate guidance from the supervisor may not be available
• Exercise independent judgment in the performance of specifically assigned responsibilities
• Ability to read and comprehend safety manuals, work orders, operation guides, legal documents, instructions, letters, memos, journals, and maps.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work independently and in a diligent manner.
• Good physical condition is essential.
• Ability to prepare and complete accurate accounting reports and statements of considerable complexity.
• Thorough knowledge of the methods used in keeping governmental fiscal accounts and records of office terminology, procedures, routine, and equipment.
• Good knowledge of modern governmental accounting practices.
• Ability to perform complex, detailed work involving written and numeric data and to make calculations rapidly and accurately.
• Ability to use a computer, with knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/ADA: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk around inside building for extensive tours and for short periods of time outside in various weather conditions for extensive tours. The employee must be able to stand for an extended period of time, climb stairs and walk on uneven terrain.

   Lifting: Lift up to 45 Pounds                     
  Vision: 20/20 or Corrected to 20/100

Environment: Inside Work/Outside Work in Various Conditions
Hearing: Normal to Moderate Noise Levels for Work Environment
 

*Class Descriptions are not intended to be restrictive. The use of (or absence of) a particular illustration of duties shall not be held to exclude or limit the authority of a Department Head to assign other duties which are similar and related to work.

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