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POSITION AVAILABLE: Docent & Tram Driver Coordinator
FLSA Salary Classification: Part-time, Non-exempt
Department: External Affairs
General Summary:
Supervise and manage the Arboretum's tram drivers and volunteer
docents. Organize, manage, and facilitate the recruitment, training, and
evaluation of docents and tram tour guides to provide engaging and
insightful Arboretum tours for visitors and groups. Develop interesting
and engaging topics for walking tours, tram tours, and specialty tours.
Job Qualifications:
Previous Training and Experience
Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years experience in
interpretation, a museum setting, or a formal educational environment.
Must have a valid driver's license and excellent driving record (MVR check
required). Other necessary skills include: management and organizational
skills, education training, and customer satisfaction. Background in
horticulture or botany is desirable. Excellent written and oral
communication skills are essential. Must be able to manage a full schedule
of training programs.
Physical/Mental Requirements
Must be energized and find satisfaction in working with the public, and
possess an outgoing and friendly personality. Requires a customer
service-oriented individual who is able to relate effectively with people of
various ages, cultural backgrounds, and levels of education. Mature
individual who has the ability to motivate, teach, and interpret, as well as
accept responsibility and supervise volunteers and employees. Good skills
in planning, organization, and supervision required. Flexibility in
scheduling, including availability to work some evenings and holidays, and
at least one weekend day during tour seasons.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a combined indoor (60%) and outdoors (40%)
setting. Requires some physical activity: lifting and carrying (up to 25
lbs.); walking over all types of terrain; some travel by car.
If interested, please forward letter and resume to
The Morton Arboretum
Human Resources
4100 Illinois Route 53
Lisle, IL, 60532-1293
or e-mail to: [log in to unmask]
The Morton Arboretum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified
applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.
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