Docent

Bradford House Historical Association – Part-time Season Docent

A docent at the Bradford House Museum provides guided tours of the museum, the gardens, and the outdoor kitchen cabin. A docent must dress in 18th century period attire (provided by the BHHA). Additionally, docents work on our special events such as Homeschoolers Day, k-12 field trips, community days, and the Whiskey Rebellion Festival.

Logistics:

• Workdays – every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and two Saturdays a month.

• Work Hours – 9:45 am to 4:15 pm. On average the docent will work 19 hours a week.

• Season – April through November. There may be some opportunities to work December through March but not guaranteed hours.

• Work Location – 175 S Main Street, Braford House Museum.

• On-site parking is available.

• Lunch options – you may pack a lunch, there is a microwave and refrigerator on-site, or there are many local restaurants close-by.

HR Matters:

• Age restriction - Must be at least 21 years of age – the BHHA has a two-person safety rule that requires at least one person in the Museum to be an adult.

• Pay - $12 an hour for the first year, then $15 an hour the following years

• Supervisor – all the docents report to the Executive Director. Additionally, you may be asked to do something by one of our board of directors.

• There are no medical benefits, paid time off or retirement benefits.

• Vacations are permitted, if scheduled with the Executive Director.

• Child Abuse Clearances are required. The BHHA will pay for them.

• A signed docent contract is required annually.

• A code of conduct inclusive of a Conflict of Interest is required annually.

• The Executive Director will provide an annual review at the end of each year.

• As a nationally accredited museum through the American Alliance of Museums, all the necessary protocols, safety measures and policies are in place at the BHHA.

Training:

• On-site training is essential. In the beginning, you will shadow other docents.

• Written training materials include a docent manual and a docent training powerpoint.