Museum Docent (Volunteer/Part Time)

To help Cracker Country, a Rural Florida Living History Museum, reach our goals for the future, we are currently seeking enthusiastic and outgoing people.  Cracker Country's Museum Docent Program gives its members the opportunity to journey back to 1890s Florida to experience rural living first hand. Through these eyes, docents invite visitors to join them in accurately recreating the life of early Floridians.  Interested individuals must strive to delight our guests with experiences in an atmosphere that is safe, enjoyable and historically accurate.  

If you enjoy working with others in a team oriented atmosphere, these positions have flexible time commitments, working with your availability.

Qualifications:
Ability to commit time to the museum on a flexible basis.
Enthusiastic and positive approach to all duties and responsibilities.
Enjoy interacting with people and groups of all ages, utilizing strong verbal and communication skills.
Museum education, public speaking and guest services experience a plus, but not necessary.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Opportunities to help the museum are available in a variety of areas:  historical interpretation, maintenance, gardening/landscaping, office, etc.

Pay maybe available for hours worked in front of the public interpreting the history of rural Florida.
Other duties are considered volunteer time, including training.

For immediate consideration, please email your letter of interest to Daniel Marshall, Museum Experiences Manager at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  and download our employment application.

The Florida State Fair Authority is an equal opportunity employer.  The Florida State Fair Authority operates the Florida State Fairgrounds and the Florida State Fair in association with the Florida Department of Agriculture andConsumer Services, Adam H. Putnam, Commissioner.

For more information or to submit a resume and salary history, please contact Director of Human Resources Evelyn Torres at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  EOE/DFWP