Farm Museum Docent – Department of Economic Development / Farm Museum

Business: Carroll County Government

Location: Westminster

PART TIME • PERMANENT

Business Product/Service: Local Government

Business Address:
225 N Center Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157

Phone: (410) 386-2129

Contact Name: Suzanne Schreuer
Title: Administrative Technician
Email: sschreuer@carrollcountymd.gov
Website: https://jobcenter.carrollcountymd.gov/

Job Description

Farm Museum Docent
Information
Pay Range (Grade): 16.52 (Y100)
Other Compensation Offered: Overtime
Employment Type: Contractual, 25 hours per week
Organization: Economic Development – Farm Museum
Location: Farm Museum
Reports to: Farm Museum Manager
Classification: Non-Exempt (42007)
Who We Are
At Carroll County Government, we look for people who are eager to engage in meaningful work that positively impacts our community. As public servants, our sense of purpose and motivation to work hard starts with the value we place on relationships with coworkers, community partners, and those we serve. We strive to build collaborative and passionate teams, with opportunities to learn and explore new possibilities in a welcoming workplace. As a team, we are committed, inspired, and connected to make a difference in the community.
What You Will Do
Are you ready to support the educational mission of the Carroll County Farm Museum? As a Museum Docent, you will conduct tours in period attire. Using role play and storytelling techniques, you will present the life of a rural farm family in the 19th Century as well as a brief synopsis of Carroll County Almshouse history. You will use your specialized knowledge of 19th Century rural farm life, the Gilded Age lifestyle, and Carroll County history from the 1850s to early 1900s to create an engaging educational experience for visitors.
Essential Duties
• Conduct guided tours of the farmhouse for groups of students and adults.
• Provide visitors with an engaging educational experience using role play and storytelling techniques.
• Maintain knowledge of both permanent and temporary special exhibits.
• Support Curator with installing and maintaining exhibits. Assist with exhibit research, as needed
• Assist students and teachers with lessons for educational programs and camps.
• Follow all established safety rules and regulations. Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
• Ensure all work is complete and timely to support department goals. Evaluate feedback and procedures to improve efficiency.
• Invite collaboration and seek learning opportunities. Proactively assist peers to create a supportive work environment.
• Exhibit integrity, ethics, and fiscal responsibility.
How You Will Succeed
Your Skills
• Local History (Intermediate)
• Presentation (Intermediate)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Introductory)
Your Strengths
• Service Excellence
• Decision Making
• Collaborating with Others
• Digital Literacy
• Continuous Learning
• Event Management
• Information Management
• Safety Focus
• Training Others
You Might Be a Good Fit If
Education and Experience
• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED)
• Up to one year of related experience
• A comparable amount of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirement.
Additional Information
• Requires criminal background check as condition of employment.
• Flexible work schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Working Conditions
• Occasional exposure to potentially adverse weather conditions.
• Frequent physical activity: standing/walking, pushing/pulling, bending, reaching, lifting and carrying, climbing steps, squatting, stooping, and related activities.
Why You Will Love Working Here
Carroll County Government is dedicated to fostering a culture focused on the total well-being of our employees.

Find out more here: Carroll County Government | Carroll County, Maryland (carrollcountymd.gov)
Carroll County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The County Commissioners of Carroll County recognize the rights of all people, including County employees, to equal opportunity. Discrimination against County employees on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability is strictly prohibited. The Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles I and II, applies to County government employment. If you have questions, suggestions, or complaints, please contact Kristy L. Bixler, Director, Human Resources and Carroll County Government Americans with Disabilities Coordinator for Employment, at the Department of Human Resources (410-386-2129) or Md. Relay 711/800-735-2258. The mailing address is 225 North Center Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157.
Questions or need assistance? Please contact us at careers@carrollcountymd.gov, via telephone at 410-386-2129 or stop by our office at 225 N. Center Street, Room 100, Westminster, MD 21157 during normal business hours.
Disclaimer: This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.

Job Requirements

You Might Be a Good Fit If
Education and Experience
• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED)
• Up to one year of related experience
• A comparable amount of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirement.
Additional Information
• Requires criminal background check as condition of employment.
• Flexible work schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Working Conditions
• Occasional exposure to potentially adverse weather conditions.
• Frequent physical activity: standing/walking, pushing/pulling, bending, reaching, lifting and carrying, climbing steps, squatting, stooping, and related activities.

Other Job Requirements
Driver’s License, H.S. Diploma/GED

Wages per hour: $16.52 per hour
Number of openings: 1
Overtime: NO
Benefits: NO

Days of Work:
MONDAY Hours are varied and include evenings, weekends and holidays.  TUESDAY Hours are varied and include evenings, weekends and holidays.  WEDNESDAY Hours are varied and include evenings, weekends and holidays.  THURSDAY Hours are varied and include evenings, weekends and holidays.  FRIDAY Hours are varied and include evenings, weekends and holidays.  SATURDAY Hours are varied and include evenings, weekends and holidays.  SUNDAY Hours are varied and include evenings, weekends and holidays.
Shift:

How to Apply: https://jobcenter.carrollcountymd.gov/
Willing to Train: YES
Experience Required: YES
Experience in Months:
Minimum Age: 21 & over
Closing Date: 02/26/2027