CLEER Docent (Part-Time)
Position Summary:
Gannon University's Project NePTWNE is seeking to expand its pool of qualified part-time docents/guides to join the Center for Lake Erie Education and Research (CLEER) team. This role is essential for ensuring smooth daily operations including:
- Welcoming visitors to the open and accessible center space
- Assisting visitors with the proper use of interactive exhibit technology within the center
- Cleaning touch screens and other exhibit items when not otherwise engaged or as appropriate
- Communicating, listening, and sharing thoughts and ideas with visitors based upon interactive exhibits.
This position will remain posted for 12 months. Candidates that best fit an open adjunct position, when it come available, will be contacted to determine if they are interested at that time. At the end of 12 months this position will be closed and an new position will be posted if needed.
NACE Competencies:
- Career & Self Development - Worker will gain an awareness of their strengths and weaknesses through active engagement with the public.
- Communication - Worker will clearly and effectively share information about the proper usage of technology within the center.
- Critical Thinking - Worker will monitor and respond to needs of visitors to the center based upon situational context and logical analysis.
- Equity and Inclusion - Worker will work to ensure all people feel welcomed, safe, and included within the center space.
- Leadership - Worker will employ their strengths to achieve the overall mission of the center.
- Professionalism - Worker will recognize their role within the public library and act in the interest of Gannon University and the larger community.
- Teamwork - Worker will work collaboratively, inclusively, and effectively with other team members to create a hospitable work environment and achieve the overall mission of the center.
- Technology - Worker will clearly and effectively share information about the proper usage of technology within the center.
Required Qualifications:
- Willingness to learn about the exhibits
- Timely and dependable
- Welcoming and inclusive demeanor
- Excellent English written and oral skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Multi-lingual
- BS in environmental science or a related field
Location: Erie, Pa
Employment Status: Part Time
Department: Academic Affairs
Division: Provost & Student Experience (AA)
Subdivision: Provost & VP for Student Experience
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