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Comtec Information Systems
Museum Docent
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What they do
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.
$37,733 / year median in Texas
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Museum Docent Comtec Information Systems Plano, TX Job Details Part-time $17 an hour 6 hours ago Qualifications Customer communication Greeting customers Conducting guided tours Cultural guided visit experience Guest rapport building Full Job Description Museum docent
Location:
Plano, TX 12 months contract What you'll be doing Welcoming visitors and making them feel welcome. Conducting tours to VIPs, special groups. Assisting visitors, answering questions. Helping staff, includes some cleaning Opening/closing procedures, turning exhibits on/off. Qualifications/ What you bring (Must Haves) - Highlight Top 3-5 skills Must have excellent verbal communication skills. Must be comfortable speaking to small and large groups of people. Must be personable, have a positive attitude, flexible to changing situations. Must be able to follow directions/processes Added bonus if you have (Preferred): Automotive experience, car enthusiast Languages -Spanish, Japanese, American Sign Language Requirements:
Notes - Candidates will be responsible working at TEC, welcoming the visitors, assisting them, answering any questions, etc.- Manager is looking for candidates that are enthusiastic, friendly, welcoming, flexible, good team player, should have neat appearance at TEC, etc.
- The TEC facility is spread across 44,000 sq. ft. and the candidates will be spending most of their time walking around and assisting the visitors.
- During some special events, the candidates should be comfortable to work a little over the shift time to help around but they'd still be working around 8 hours on the days of these special events.
- Manager is good to see candidates that are fresh college graduates or interns IF they haven't taken any full time roles.
Work Hours:
A part-time docent to assist visitors Tuesday 10am-4:30/5pm Wednesday 10am- 4:30/5pm Thursday 10am- 4:30/5pm Every other Mondays 2pm-4:30pm Some evenings or weekends for special events, as needed.Pay:
$17.00 per hour Application Question(s):- Tuesday 10am-4:30/5pm Wednesday 10am- 4:30/5pm Thursday 10am- 4:30/5pm Every other Mondays 2pm-4:30pm Some evenings or weekends for special events, as needed.