Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Docent
Our docents play a vital role in our mission to promote interest in and understanding of the ancient cultures of West Asia and North Africa, and their connections to the modern world. Serving as the public face of the Institute, our docents are a distinguished, select, and trained group of individuals who bring the Museum to life by leading informative and engaging tours to visitors of all ages.
Docents participate in ongoing training sessions and learn from the best scholars in the field. Becoming a docent is a great way to not only engage deeply with the work of ISAC and share your passion for our work, but also to make new friends!
Training
Docents also commit to continuing their education by attending docent training days during the academic year, taking ISAC Adult Education Courses, and/or attending ISAC lectures and gallery talks.
Requirements
- Attend an initial in-person training program at ISAC for K-12 school tours (four or five days over a two-week period) followed at a later date by additional in-depth training for adult tours (four or five days over a two-week period); complete required reading and video assignments; quizzes; written essays and oral presentations.
- Certified docents must give 13 tours a year.
- Continuing Education
- Submit online application.
- Selected candidates will participate in an on-site interview.
- Become a member of the Institute.
- Email and web access required at home.
- Have a positive attitude and adhere to ISAC policies, procedures, and guest-service standards.
- Complete a background check
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