Temporary - Docent

Job Responsibilities

Filling multiple positions

The employee will work under the direction of the Volunteer Coordinator. Serve as a uniformed and easily identifiable member of the agency's docent program. The employee will be stationed at key locations on the USS Yorktown or elsewhere on-site and will be responsible for greeting visitors to Patriots Point in a friendly and professional manner, answering questions and offering directions and information.

* Greet visitors to Patriots Point in a friendly and professional manner. The employee will at times roam the ships and property and interact with visitors.
* Answer a wide variety of questions from visitors and proactively offer directions about facilities/exhibits, historical background, and current activities at Patriots Point.
* The employee will at times need to conduct tours of the ships for individuals of all ages.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

High school diploma and valid driver's license.

Qualifications Needed

* Must project a pleasant, positive, and outgoing personality; and must enjoy meeting and interacting with people of all ages and nationalities.
* Must be willing to complete initial and ongoing education and other training offered by Patriots Point in order to become proficient in relevant history, facilities, programs, and upcoming events.
* Must be comfortable approaching and speaking to individuals and groups of all ages and nationalities.
* It is highly desired that the employee project an engaging and dynamic attitude in his/her interactions with visitors. We are looking for the "right someone" to bring a spirit of fun and entertainment to the job.
* Must be able to climb up and down ladders in a ship environment.
* Position may require to employee to work evenings and weekends.

Additional Comments

Patriot's Point is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.