Museum Docent

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ORGANIZATION: COLUMBIA RIVER MARITIME MUSEUM INC

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Welcome guests to the Museum, field questions, and facilitate dialogue on the topics covered at Columbia River Maritime Museum.
  • Lead guided tours through the Museum galleries with enthusiasm and fascinating tales.
  • Encourage hands-on, inquiry-based learning for visitors of all ages, including lifelong learners visiting the Museum as part of a tour.

Characteristics and Experiences:

  • This is a public-facing job working with visitors. Docents must be comfortable and eager to speak with large groups from a variety of backgrounds every day.
  • Must have a working knowledge of the Museum’s galleries and be able to interpret them for the public.
  • Must successfully complete the Docent Training Program, which is required prior to acceptance into the docent corps.
  • Ability and willingness to learn the tour materials put forth during training
  • Enthusiasm and willingness to learn new material and self-educate
  • Ability to adapt tour materials to individual audiences

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About COLUMBIA RIVER MARITIME MUSEUM INC

Location:

1792 MARINE DR, ASTORIA, OR 97103, US

Mission Statement

To collect and preserve the historical and cultural material relevant to the Columbia River and to display and interpret selected material from the collections for the education and enjoyment of the public.

Description

The Core Purpose of Columbia River Maritime Museum is to enrich lives by inspiring interest in maritime history and culture involving the Columbia River. The Core Values are:

  1. Foster respect for history, customers, trustees, staff, community and the cultures we interpret
  2. Uphold integrity - demonstrate a high level of ethics via people and presentations
  3. Maintain high standards of quality and excellence in all that we do
  4. Preserve history
  5. Create a lifelong learning center

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture
Community
Education & Literacy
Arts & Culture, Community, Education & Literacy

WHEN

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WHERE

1792 Marine DriveAstoria, OR 97103

(46.189888,-123.81961)
 

SKILLS

  • General Education
  • History
  • Research
  • People Skills
  • Public Speaking

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • - Must be 18 years of age or older - Must successfully pass a criminal background check - Must be willing to become a member of the Columbia River Maritime Museum - Ability to work independently - Ability to work well in a team setting, as needed

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