Part Time Museum Docent Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The Town of Farragut has a reputation for high standards, and this applies to our workforce as well as our vision for the community. We thrive on professionalism and integrity, and genuinely enjoy serving the community. The Town is seeking applicants for an part time Museum Attendant.

The starting rate of pay is $17.03 (min) - $22.04 (mid), non exempt hourly rate. This position will work an average of 29 hours a week.

NOTE: This position will start July 1, 2026 or later.

General Definition of Work

Performs manual and office work facilitating the Farragut Museum and museum related special events.  Work is performed under the supervision of the Historic Resources Coordinator. Work is generally performed in the mornings and afternoons.   There will be weekend work and some evenings, depending on event schedule. 

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Assists with daily operations of the museum including gift shop operations, working with volunteer docents, and communications with visitors and staff. 
• Assists with special events, historic programs and event prep and breakdown. 
• Assists with artifact tracking and Gallery flipping  
• Assists with historic outreach programs
• Assists with tracking volunteer hours and Docent training
• Assists with Campbell Station Inn - Historic based events/activities
• Assists with gift shop purchasing, operations, and reporting
• Assists with enforcement of departmental policies and procedures pertinent to the Farragut Museum. 
• Provides  exceptional of customer service to patrons.
• Performs other duties and coordinates other projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

General knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, equipment and office assistance techniques; general knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic; general knowledge of department programs and policies; general knowledge of standard computer software, software and hardware; general skill working in administrative support documents; general skill operating standard computer and peripheral equipment; ability to manage time and work within time constraints; ability to type accurately at a reasonable rate of speed; ability to operate standard office, word processing and data entry software; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to communicate effectively in oral form; ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens, town staff, elected officials, and the general public.

General knowledge of the principles, practices, equipment, tools and materials used in public recreation; some knowledge of human behavior of individuals in groups participating in recreational activities; general  knowledge of hazards and necessary safety precautions involved in public recreation; general  knowledge of the equipment and techniques necessary to successfully conduct  parks and recreation programs; general  knowledge of first aid methods and necessary safety precautions to be used in recreation work; general  skill operating standard tools of the trade;.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.. Applicants with at least junior standing in high school may be considered for employment on a case-by-case basis.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work frequently requires standing, walking, sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, lifting and repetitive motions and occasionally requires climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms and pushing or pulling; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Special Requirements

Ability to work nights and weekends as assigned.

CPR/First Aid/AED certification within 3 months of hire.

Pre-Hire Required Screenings

Background Check