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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

What should I be prepared for when interviewing for a museum docent position at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum?

At my interview they asked me to prepare a brief (I believe 5-10 minute) lesson on something I know well that could be understood by anyone. I previously worked at the NY botanical garden so I did a simple lesson on pollinators- I made paper props. This is to test your teaching abilities they wil...
Interview Museum Museum Docent Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
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What's a day in the life of a Museum Docent at Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum like?

You will be typically stationed in the How Things Fly galary but often you rotate to other gallaries. Each half hour or hour is split by station and you switch with other explainers. At each station you do different fun activities to teach the guests. Other times you do a half hour demonstration ...
Day in the Life Museum Museum Docent Smithsonian Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
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