Fischer Farm

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16W680 Old Grand AvenueBensenville, IL 60106 United States

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https://www.bvilleparks.org/parks-facilities/fischer-farm/

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Bensenville Railroad Museum Docent

Flexible Schedule | Bensenville, IL 60106

Job Posting VOLUNTEER DOCENT AT BENSENVILLE RAILROAD MUSEUM The Bensenville Railroad Museum are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to docent at the historic Train Museum! If you love trains, the history of the railroad in northwest Illinois, and the history of immigration to Bensenville, share your enthusiasm monthly with visitors. DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Availability for a minimum 3 hour shift, twice a month Engage with visitors Answer questions from visitors Explain the history of the railroad in Bensenville Explain the history of trains Explain the history of Bensenville Facilitate in-house scavenger hunt Other duties as assigned by supervisor QUALIFICATIONS Availability for at least 2 shifts per month, 3 hours each Ability to walk up and down stairs Ability to lift up to 10 pounds Enthusiasm for history Comfort interacting with people Comfort working in a train (no air conditioning) Experience in customer service and educational facilitation preferred JOB STATUS Volunteer DEPARTMENT Museum FSLA STATUS Non-Exempt SALARY $0.00 per hour HOURS 10 hours per month including evenings and weekends THE BENSENVILLE PARK DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Employment with the Park District is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualification and will not be influenced in any manner by race, age, color, sex, religion, veteran status, national origin, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Office is located at 1000 W. Wood St., Bensenville, IL. BvilleParks.org. Contact: kfrank@bvilleparks.org

Date Posted: 2024-08-01

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To engage our community in agricultural education, historical exploration, and environmental conservation so the past informs the future.

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Fischer Farm is a branch of the Bensenville Park District.

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