... on a beautiful Friday evening.
Friday, June 25, 2021
Derby Historical Society hiring Docents for David Humphreys House in Ansonia
The Docent position is a seasonal job from October through December; March through June - up to three days per week. Applicants must be available during the scheduled semesters and classes.
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Applicants should have the ability to work with children, be able to stand for four hours, walk one mile for the historic district tour along Elm Street in Ansonia, be able to lift 20 pounds, and have a love of history. If you are interested in becoming a Docent, please send a cover letter/resume for more information. The salary for the docent position is the current CT minimum wage. This is a seasonal job from October through December; March through May - up to three days per week.
Docent Requirements:
• Availability to attend training and work for the full Fall or Spring season
• Commit to a full school year (Fall and Spring Sessions) with the A Day in 1762 Program
• Be available to work a minimum of 4 Programs per month when class is in session
As a member of the Docent Program, Docents may expect:
• Clear explanation of responsibilities
• Opportunity to expand knowledge and understanding of colonial life and workshop skills
• In-depth education on Derby Colonial History from 1642 and on
• Evaluation of performance and pay raises
All staff docents are part-time, seasonal, hourly employees at will. As such, docents are not eligible for benefits; including, but not limited to, unemployment benefits. Employment is at the will of the employee and the Derby Historical Society, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
This is a press release from the Derby Historical Society.
Derby Public Library to host virtual Teen Advisory Board meetings in July
DERBY - Derby Public Library invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to virtual Teen Advisory Board Meetings July 7 and 21 from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Attendees are encouraged to voice their ideas for improving and expanding young adult library services and teen programming.
Focus will include participant input that contributes to the library fulfilling its mission of quality-of-life enhancements in: knowledge; entertainment; and citizenship.
Zoom access link will be provided via email the day prior to meeting date.
Sign up at the library’s Events Calendar at www.derbypubliclibrary.org.
These programs are part of the DPL “Tails & Tales!” 2021 Teen Summer Club.
For information visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org, or call 203-736-1482.
This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult librarian, Derby Public Library.
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