DOCENT

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The Dallas Firefighter’s Museum is seeking applicants for a part-time paid Docent position at the museum. The
museum is a non-profit organization housed in fire station No. 5 which was built in 1907 and is located at 3801
Parry Ave, Dallas, TX 75226. Currently the museum averages 4,000 visitors annually with over half being
children. We are open 9 – 4 Wednesday through Saturday.

Job Requirements

• Familiarity with the fire service is important, so preference may be given to firefighters (either active

• duty or retired).

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Clean criminal record

Not Required, But Helpful

• Familiar with office technology including:

  • Computer (Windows operating system)

  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

  • Use of Email

• Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.

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Responsibilities

• Open and then secure the museum during your tour of duty

• Greet guests and give tours

• Record information in the Captain’s Log

• Communicate and coordinate daily with the manager (Mary) by phone or email

• Light cleaning at the end of the day to prepare for opening the next day

• Assist with special events

If selected for this position, there will be a short (paid) training period to learn:

• About the museum artifacts and the structure of the guided tour

• Clover point of sale system

• Museum policies and procedures

If interested, please fill out an application below.

If you have any questions, please contact Chuck Hampton at this email address: chuck@dallasfiremuseum.com