From: John Grochowski <jgrochowski@ephraim.org> Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2017 15:12:35 -0600 Message-ID: <a2d20fbd47c140a5cd46aecd32b1ad03@mail.gmail.com> Subject: FW: Seasonal Docent Position
Good afternoon,
The Ephraim Historical Foundation is seeking a part-time Museum Docent for
the 2017 Season (June 16 – October 14, 2017). Wage: $13.00 per hour
. If
you or any of your colleagues are interested or know someone who might be,
I have included a copy of the job description.
Docents are in the unique position to represent Ephraim, WI to visitors and
educate these visitors on the history and culture of Ephraim. In addition
to the role of interpreter and ambassador, Docents help to maintain and
clean the exhibition areas and other public areas as needed, and assist
staff with office work and archival work as needed. Hours range 3-4 days
per week, 10:00am – 4:15pm Tuesday through Saturday. Must be willin
g to
work some Saturdays. Educators strongly encouraged to apply. For
information or to apply, interested persons may contact me at
jgrochowski@ephraim.org or 920- 854-9688. Applications due by April 14,
2017.
Thank you,
*John M. Grochowski, CTA*
Director of Operations
Ephraim Historical Foundation
3060 Anderson Lane, P.O. Box 165
Ephraim, WI 54211-0165
(920) 854-9688
ephraim.org <http://www.ephraim.org/>
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*Ephraim...Where Door County’s Past Lives Today*
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*2017 Ephraim Historical Foundation Seasonal Docents*
*Description reviewed and accepted by the EHF Personnel Committee February
2013*
*2017 Season dates and hourly wage updated February 2017*
v *Job summary:* The Docents are critical to the continued success of the
Ephraim Historical Foundation’s mission. The Docents frequently ar
e the
first representative of the Foundation that visitors meet, and this initial
encounter will set the tone for a guest’s experience while touring
the
Foundation’s historic buildings and exhibits. Docents are in the u
nique
position to represent Ephraim to visitors and educate these visitors on the
history and culture of Ephraim. In addition to the role of interpreter and
ambassador, Docents help to maintain and clean the exhibition areas and
other public areas as needed, and assist staff with office work and
archival work as needed.
· Docents are seasonal paid-employees of the Ephraim Historica
l
Foundation. *The dates for the 2017 season are June 16 – October 1
4 and
docents will be paid $13.00 hourly.* Docent wage is determined by the EHF
Personnel Committee and approved by the EHF Board of Directors.
· Report to John Grochowski (EHF Director of Operations).
o *John will be your point person. All questions should go to him.*
· Scheduling is done by Marsella Fults (EHF Personnel Committe
e
member).
v *Responsibilities of the EHF seasonal docents include the following:*
· Developing a strong working knowledge of *all* the EHF museu
m
buildings and being prepared to work in a variety of EHF museum setting as
scheduled. The EHF requires the flexibility to adapt scheduling as needed
with regards to emergencies, illnesses, etc. We recognize docents have
building preferences and we try to accommodate these preferences, but the
operating needs of the Foundation are paramount.
· Being familiar with the material provided in EHF Docent Hand
book,
which includes operational information and general history of both the
Ephraim Historical Foundation and the village of Ephraim.
· Presenting the EHF in a professional and friendly manner.
· Arriving in the scheduled building on time and remain there
until
the end of the working day, unless otherwise confirmed with the Executive
Director/Curator.
o Opening and closing buildings at the scheduled times *(Anderson Store,
Pioneer School 10:45am – 4:15pm; Anderson Barn 10:00am – 4:
15pm).*
· Arranging for substitutes in the event of a scheduling confl
ict
and notifying Marsella Fults of the change.
· Developing entertaining and educational interpretations and
presenting these interpretations to the public in an engaging manner.
o These presentations should include information about the following:
§ the history and function of the buildings in which the docents work
§ the history, heritage, culture, and identity of the Village of Ephr
aim
and its people
§ the history and mission of the Ephraim Historical Foundation
· Greeting visitors, selling admission tickets, and informing
visitors about the various Foundation tours, events, and programs.
· Acquainting visitors with building layout, history, and any
special exhibit or display.
· Being available to give informed and accurate answers to
visitors’ questions, and being able to direct them to the correct s
ource if
the answer is not known.
· Maintaining the cash box and keeping accurate records of
admissions, sales, and donations.
· Informing visitors about Foundation membership and the benef
its
of membership.
· Helping with archival and office projects as needed and as
directed by the staff, and as visitors allow.
· Wiping down artifacts and shelves with microfiber cloths, or
with
another correct cleaning product as provided and instructed by the curator.
· Completing daily light housekeeping: (Each building will be
stocked with a cleaning kit and this kit will included all the correct
cleaners and necessary equipment for light housekeeping).
o Cleaning the glass on display cases
o Dusting with hand duster as needed
o Sweeping and/or mopping as needed
· Maintaining (e.g. refilling toilet paper and hand soap etc.)
and
cleaning the bathroom (sweep floor, take out garbage, clean toilet etc.) as
needed.
· Stocking all literature as needed.
· Notifying John Grochowski if items (e.g. literature, toilet
paper
etc.) are needed or missing.
o Restocking Request forms and Suggestion Forms will be made available by
EHF staff.
· *Anderson Barn specifics:*
o Tidying up Hayloft at the beginning and the end of the day.
o The Anderson Barn is the hub for all tour ticket sales (trams and
walking) and the Barn Docent is responsible for maintain sales records and
informing visitors about these different tours.
o Calling the other docents working to notify them of the size of the
walking and tram tours.
o Assisting the tram driver with the tram if needed.
· *Anderson Store specifics:*
o Restocking merchandise and candy on the shelves as needed.
o Notifying staff if addition merchandise, candy, or other items (e.g.
paper bags) need to be replenished.
§ Restocking Request forms and Suggestion Forms will be made availabl
e by
EHF staff.
o Sorting and bagging hollyhock seeds.
o Maintaining the building and flowers as needed and as visitors allow.
· *Pioneer School and Goodletson Cabin specifics:*
o Check displays in the Goodletson Cabin daily.
o Clean chalkboards (both slates and larger boards) as needed.