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Guided Public Tours

Jordan House tours are offered Friday and Sunday at 11am & 1pm.
Jordan House tours will require a ticket purchase in advance.

Face masks are encouraged but not required

For more information or to reserve a ticket, please see "Plan Your Visit"

ASL interpretation is available for private tours. Please call (515) 225-1286 at least 2 weeks in advance.

School groups, private groups and virtual tours of the Jordan House Museum and Bennett School Museum can be scheduled Monday-Thursday and other times, based on staffing. Please call (515) 225-1286 for more information.

Videographer/Editor

The West Des Moines Historical Society is hiring for the contracted position of Videographer/Editor for the 2022/2023 Iowa Files presentations. For job description, compensation and contact information, please see here. Videographer job description

Docents for tours of the Jordan House Museum

Docents are public facing tour guides who provide visitors a unique historical experience. Guided tours are offered weekly on Friday and Sunday, and private, group and school tours are scheduled by appointment year round. Docents must be able to walk and talk for up to 90 minutes per tour and create a safe learning environment for our visitors while upholding the rules and policies of the West Des Moines Historical Society.

Docents are independent contractors and are paid $25 per tour. Successful candidates must be available to work Sundays, and weekday availability is a plus.

Please complete the form and submit to be considered for this position.

Docent Application

Name
First Last
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone*
Email*
Why are you interested in becoming a docent:*
Do you have previous volunteer or docent experience? If yes, please describe:*
Education
High School Name:*
Did you graduate, and if so, what year:*
College Name (if applicable)
Did you graduate, and if so, what year and degree:
Your availability (please select all that apply)*
- Select All
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Please list three people as references. Include name, phone number and your relationship:*
Consent*
I agree
I understand that this is an application for and not a commitment or promise of employment. I certify that I have and will provide information throughout the selection process, including this form and interviews with the WDMHS staff, that is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that information contained on my application will be verified by the WDMHS.

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Docents for tours of the Jordan House Museum

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