History Education Specialist
General Description:
Responsible for educating volunteers, staff and visitors about the history of SDBG, the story of its founders, and people and events of key importance in that story.
Duties:
- Become familiar with the general history of the Garden and surroundings.
- Participate in meetings of the overall History Team.
- Make presentations at the Docent/Volunteer meetings, entitled “Garden History 101.” Garden Historian can provide the script and materials, or as interested, so can the Education Specialist.
- Provide history tours in the Museum, or in other venues, as interested and needed.
Specific Skills:
- Organizational skills
- Public speaking skills
- Research skills
- Interest in history
- Ability to positively interact and constructively work with diverse volunteers, staff members and visitors
Time Required:
Eight hours/month
More when there are special deadlines or events
Recommended Term:
Two years, more if desired.
Revised:
Revision Date: 06/22/2018
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