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Museum Teaching Docent (Part time, temporary)Below you will find the details for the position including any special instructions, supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click theApply for this Joblink. If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on theBookmark this Postinglink. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on thePrint Previewlink. Position Title Museum Teaching Docent (Part time, temporary) Position Type Position Type Staff Employee Group Employee Group Temporary Time Status Time Status Part-Time Time Category Time Category Limited Hour ( Annual Hours Annual Hours Varies # of Months # of Months 12 Hours Per Week Varies Work Dates On call, as needed Monday – Saturday (typically between the hours of 9-2:30 weekdays and 9:45-4:00 1-2 Saturdays/month) Campus Campus Main Campus (Grantham) Position Description Position Summary This position is responsible for assisting the Director of the Oakes Museum with museum programming (tours, field trips, classes, camps) Education Required Education Preferred Additional teacher certification and/or background in biology or environmental science Experience Required Minimum of three years experience working with children Experience Preferred Skills, Characteristics Required for Position • Ability to assimilate a great deal of information • Ability to enthusiastically communicate information to children and/or adults • Strong critical thinking and questioning skills Special Working Conditions Ability/willingness to work outside and with live animals (after training) Driving Requirements N/A Essential Employee N/A Primary Duties 1. Lead tours and teach lessons to museum visitors, mostly school-age children 2. Engage in positive ways with museum visitors, enhancing their experience 3. Maintain consistent and reliable attendance Secondary Duties 1. Other duties as assigned. Supervises: # of Administrative Supervises: # of Administrative 0 Supervises: # of Staff Supervises: # of Staff 0 Supervises: # of Student Supervises: # of Student 0 Posting Date Posting Date 08/07/2025 Open Until Filled No Application Deadline Diversity Messiah University’s commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.” The university has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that seeks to equip and enable educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and inclusive excellence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement. Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Required DocumentsCover Letter/Letter of Interest Resume Optional Documents Human Resources: One University Avenue Suite 3015 Mechanicsburg PA 17055; 717-796-5300 Student Employment: One University Avenue Suite 3015 Mechanicsburg PA 17055; 717-796-1800 x.2900#J-18808-Ljbffr