Farm Museum Docent - Department of Economic Development / Farm Museum

Museum Docent

At Carroll County Government, we look for people who are eager to engage in meaningful work that positively impacts our community. As public servants, our sense of purpose and motivation to work hard starts with the value we place on relationships with coworkers, community partners, and those we serve. We strive to build collaborative and passionate teams, with opportunities to learn and explore new possibilities in a welcoming workplace. As a team, we are committed, inspired, and connected to make a difference in the community.

Are you ready to support the educational mission of the Carroll County Farm Museum? As a Museum Docent, you will conduct tours in period attire. Using role play and storytelling techniques, you will present the life of a rural farm family in the 19th Century as well as a brief synopsis of Carroll County Almshouse history. You will use your specialized knowledge of 19th Century rural farm life, the Gilded Age lifestyle, and Carroll County history from the 1850s to early 1900s to create an engaging educational experience for visitors.

Essential duties include:

• Conduct guided tours of the farmhouse for groups of students and adults.
• Provide visitors with an engaging educational experience using role play and storytelling techniques.
• Maintain knowledge of both permanent and temporary special exhibits.
• Support Curator with installing and maintaining exhibits. Assist with exhibit research, as needed
• Assist students and teachers with lessons for educational programs and camps.
• Follow all established safety rules and regulations. Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
• Ensure all work is complete and timely to support department goals. Evaluate feedback and procedures to improve efficiency.
• Invite collaboration and seek learning opportunities. Proactively assist peers to create a supportive work environment.
• Exhibit integrity, ethics, and fiscal responsibility.

Your skills should include:

• Local History (Intermediate)
• Presentation (Intermediate)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Introductory)

Your strengths should include:

• Service Excellence
• Decision Making
• Collaborating with Others
• Digital Literacy
• Continuous Learning
• Event Management
• Information Management
• Safety Focus
• Training Others

You might be a good fit if you have:

• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED)
• Up to one year of related experience
• A comparable amount of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirement.

Additional information includes:

• Requires criminal background check as condition of employment.
• Flexible work schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Working conditions include:

• Occasional exposure to potentially adverse weather conditions.
• Frequent physical activity: standing/walking, pushing/pulling, bending, reaching, lifting and carrying, climbing steps, squatting, stooping, and related activities.

Carroll County Government is dedicated to fostering a culture focused on the total well-being of our employees.