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6 people are interested
PROGRAM INTERPRETER/ DOCENT
ORGANIZATION: The Grove National Historic Landmark
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6 people are interested
PROGRAM INTERPRETER/ DOCENT
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for providing historical and/or environmental and science programming and interpretation to school groups and, on occasion, tour groups.
- Assist in conducting established programs.
- Demonstrate and explain historical period activities,
- Provide general information to public about facilities and exhibits.
- Participate in Special Events throughout the year.
- Willingness to dress in historical costume. Costume provided.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Age 18 and older.
- Education: Preference given to individuals with education or background in history, science or environmental education.
- Experience: At least one year relevant work experience and previous experience working with school age children desired.
COMMITMENT EXPECTED:
- Minimum commitment: 1 day per week, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. during the school year
- Maximum commitment: 1 day per week
- Minimum: 4 months September through May
TRAINING:
- Complete training and support provided
More opportunities with The Grove National Historic Landmark
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About The Grove National Historic Landmark
Location:
1421 Milwaukee Ave, Glenview, IL 60025, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide a meaningful leisure experience to people who visit The Grove, to restore and preserve the physical aspects of The Grove including the grounds and the historic structures with the constant recognition of National Landmark status and Illinois Nature Preserve status, and to continue and interpret the lifestyle and attitudes of the Kennicott family in such areas as horticulture, literature, education, natural science studies and so forth.
Description
The Grove National Historic Landmark is 150 acres of ecologically diverse prairie grove land preserved and maintained by the Glenview Park District. The Grove was the home of visionary horticulturist and educator, Dr. John Kennicott, who brought his family from New Orleans to settle on this land in 1836. It was here that Dr. John’s son, Robert Kennicott, developed his love of nature that led to such accomplishments as exhibiting his plant and animal specimen collections at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., founding the Chicago Academy of Sciences, and exploring Russian America that led to the purchase of Alaska. Because of its rich history, The Grove was designated a National Historic Landmark by the U.S. Department of the Interior in 1976. It is on the National Registry of Historic Places. The Grove is a partner with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Chicago Wilderness.
The Grove includes a wonderful variety of facilities and programs including special events, school groups, scouts, hay hides, Holliday Market, Restoration Work Days, Pioneer Day, and Grove Fest. We also have a remarkable virtual volunteer opportunity transcribing historical Kennicott family and business documents. We look forward to welcoming you as a volunteer.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1421 Milwaukee Ave.Glenview, IL 60025
DATE POSTED
May 16, 2019
SKILLS
- Environmental Education
- Botany
- Child Development
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Minimum commitment: 1 day per week, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. during the school year Maximum commitment: 1 day per week Minimum: 4 months September through May