Docents/Internship Opportunities
Docent
Position Summary
Docents are a select group of high-level volunteers responsible for assisting the Studio Channel Islands Art Center (SCIAC) staff in the Blackboard Gallery. This unpaid volunteer position plays a significant role that allows the gallery to properly function from gallery events to daily galley sittings. These dedicated individuals will have the unique opportunity to gain exposure to the mechanisms of a professional art gallery as well as contribute valuable visitor services to a nonprofit organization.
Primary Responsibilities
Introduce visitors to the world-class art exhibited in the Blackboard Gallery
Provide dynamic, engaging and meaningful experiences
Create opportunities for dialogue and the exchange of ideas
Qualifications
Effective communicator
Comfortable initiating visitor contact
Possess a love and appreciation of art and culture
Ability to work well independently as well as in groups
Demonstrated ability to work well with people of diverse backgrounds
Enthusiasm for learning and teaching
Friendly and outgoing attitude
Reliability is critical
Expectations
Learn pertinent information about the artwork as well as the artist
Efficiently communicate such information to the visitors
Be available for at least two shifts a month (gallery sittings and gallery events)
Treat all visitors with respect – you are a representative of the SCIAC
