Oakes Museum Teaching Docent - $8.00/hour

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Position Title Oakes Museum Teaching Docent - $8.00/hour Position Type Student Number of Open Positions 1 Department Oakes Museum of Natural History (2404) Campus Main Campus (Grantham) Supervisor Helena Cicero Work Period Acad Yr 2025-26 Hours Per Week 10 Duration of Appointment Fall, Spring Work Schedule

Saturdays, occasional weekdays/evenings

Position Description

Position Summary

Lead tours, help with field trips/homeschool programs, and Saturday programming.

Major Preferred

Education or biology, preferred but not required.

Experience Required

working with a variety of ages of children

Experience Preferred Skills, Characteristics Required for Position

Ability to learn a large amount of information and to convey that info to a group of visitors; friendly; flexibility;

Dress Code Requirements

Oakes Museum t-shirt (provided) and business casual pants (no jeans)

Special Working Conditions

May require Saturday work

Background Check Required Yes Primary Duties

1. Lead tours/programs as assigned

2. Maintain consistent and reliable attendance

Secondary Duties

Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities Open Until Filled Yes Application Deadline Quicklink for Posting https://careers.messiah.edu/postings/30799

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