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City of St Martinville

Museum Docent

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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A Travel or Tour Guide leads tours for groups of visitors or tourists. Leads tours of museums or famous or historic sites, and provides visitors with details and anecdotes about the history and significance of buildings, artwork or collections. Travels with a group of tourists, plans site visits and daily itineraries, interprets languages, and shares specialized knowledge about a country or city with the group.

$35,202 / year median in Louisiana

+11% projected growth

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Job Summary Docents conduct guided tours of the Museum for groups of students and adults. Utilizing the techniques of dialogue and inquiry, role play and storytelling Docents must speak and read English and knowledge of French is a plus. This position requires safekeeping of all exhibits and weekly assessment and reporting of artifacts, museum equipment and facility. The docent will be required to open and close the museum on scheduled days and duties will include light janitorial duties Docents must be enthusiastic, cheerful and willing to learn. They should have an interest in working with people, especially students, and be willing to become actively involved in the programs of the Skills Excellent presentation and public speaking skills with the ability to captivate diverse audiences Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, for effective storytelling and engagement
Pay:
$9.99 - $10.00 per hour
Work Location:
In person