Docents help with programs for groups and visitors, birthday parties, events, the museum store and much more.

Responsibilities:

• Greet visitors in Museum
• Provide high quality customer service to visitors
• Assist at Museum Public Events
• Provide educational programming in natural history topics to groups

MUST FILL OUT ONLINE APPLICATION which is available at our website: https://lsa.umich.edu/ummnh/u-m-community/undergraduate-students/student-docents.html

Requirements:

• Enjoy working with people, especially children
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences
• Enthusiasm for science
• Availability in 3-hour blocks of time between 9am-2pm on at least two weekdays and weekend availability
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Previous experience with children, knowledge of natural history topics, demonstrated public speaking skills, experience and ability to work well independently and in a team environment, interest in museums and education and science, and customer service experience are desired. 

Work-study AND non-work-study positions available.