Oakes Museum Teaching Docent – $8.00/hour

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Location: Grantham
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Oakes Museum Teaching Docent – $8.00/hour

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Position Details

Position Title Oakes Museum Teaching Docent – $8.00/hour

Position Type Student

Number of Open Positions 1

Department Oakes Museum of Natural History (2404)

Campus Main Campus (Grantham)

Supervisor Helena Cicero

Work Period Acad Yr 2025-26

Hours Per Week 10

Duration of Appointment Fall, Spring

Work Schedule weekends, occasional evenings/weekdays

Position Description

Position Summary Lead tours, help with field trips/homeschool programs, and Saturday programming.

Major Preferred

Education or biology, preferred but not required.

Experience Required

working with a variety of ages of children

Preferred Required

Experience Preferred Skills, Characteristics Required for Position

Ability and Traits

Ability to learn a large amount of information and to convey that info to a group of visitors; friendly; flexibility;

Dress Code Requirements

Oakes Museum t-shirt (provided) and business casual pants (no jeans)

Special Working Conditions

May require Saturday work

Background Check

Required Yes

Primary Duties

  • Lead tours/programs as assigned
  • Maintain consistent and reliable attendance

Secondary Duties

Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

Open Until Filled Yes

Application Deadline

Quicklink for Posting https://careers.messiah.edu/postings/30797

Human Resources: One University Avenue Suite 3015 Mechanicsburg PA 17055; 717-796-5300

Student Employment: One University Avenue Suite 3015 Mechanicsburg PA 17055; 717-796-1800 x.2900

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Posted: September 19th, 2026