Museum Docent

Location: 58 North Road, East Windsor, Connecticut

Staff Type: Volunteer Job Type: Part-Time, Regular

Department: Railway Operations

Reports To: Operations Manager

Posted: 2/20/2022

Closing: Continuous

Share the history of our collection and the impact of trolleys in society with our guests. The museum is open weekends in the spring, fall, and winter and Tuesday-Sunday through the summer.

All applicants are subject to an interview and/or a background check.

Responsiblities

• Adhere to Connecticut Trolley Museum policies and procedures while facilitating a safe, positive, and engaging experience for museum visitors during regular visitation, public programming, and private events.
• Facilitate visitor engagement, connecting visitors to the Connecticut Trolley Museum's collections and encouraging visitors to explore and discover.
• Provide formal and informal interactive learning opportunities that create meaning and relevance to audiences of all ages.
• Volunteers must ensure their hours of service are recorded.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively and articulately
• Be or become a member of the Connecticut Electric Railway Association, Inc.

Supervision/Contacts

• Receives supervision from Railway Operations Manager
• Contact with Museum employees, volunteers and management.
• Contact with visitors.

Environment

• Frequent stepping on and off historic railway equipment and occasional walking on uneven surfaces in all types of weather.

Volunteer Application

To apply, complete a volunteer application and submit it to [email protected] e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .