What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ohio History Center Interpretation Volunteer position at Ohio History Connection?
Position: Interpretation Volunteer, Ohio History Center Programs
Type: Volunteer
Schedule: Part-time, unpaid 3 -hour shifts. Saturday work may be required for programming.
Annual Required Hours: 40 hours during the fiscal year (July-June)
Location: Ohio History Center, Columbus, OH
Reports to: Manager, Ohio History Center Programs
Summary
Volunteers at the Ohio History Center provide a welcoming environment for all our guests. Volunteers at this site help lead a variety of educational programs for adult, families, and school children. Volunteer duties include: museum cart interpretation, wayfinding, school programming, museum operations, and optional costumed interpretation. Volunteers sign up for one or more 4-hour shifts during the Ohio History Center's hours of operation (Wed-Sun, 9:30am-5pm). Training will be provided for all aspects of the job.
Please note: This position is intended for volunteers who like to engage with the public of all ages and backgrounds. This position is a visitor experience education position and requires volunteers to be on site.
Essential Functions
To apply, visit www.ohiohistory.org/get-involved/volunteer and use the Applicant Tracking System to apply. Include resume, cover letter, and applicable application materials. For questions and accommodations, email volunteer@ohiohistory.org or call 614-297-2565.
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Type: Volunteer
Schedule: Part-time, unpaid 3 -hour shifts. Saturday work may be required for programming.
Annual Required Hours: 40 hours during the fiscal year (July-June)
Location: Ohio History Center, Columbus, OH
Reports to: Manager, Ohio History Center Programs
Summary
Volunteers at the Ohio History Center provide a welcoming environment for all our guests. Volunteers at this site help lead a variety of educational programs for adult, families, and school children. Volunteer duties include: museum cart interpretation, wayfinding, school programming, museum operations, and optional costumed interpretation. Volunteers sign up for one or more 4-hour shifts during the Ohio History Center's hours of operation (Wed-Sun, 9:30am-5pm). Training will be provided for all aspects of the job.
Please note: This position is intended for volunteers who like to engage with the public of all ages and backgrounds. This position is a visitor experience education position and requires volunteers to be on site.
Essential Functions
- Greet and welcome visitors in a friendly manner
- Deliver educational programs for audiences of diverse backgrounds which may include school-age children, young adults, educators, seniors, visitors with special needs, and those for whom English is not their first language.
- Continually be aware and keep informed about changes on site or in the museum
- Represent the site in a professional and courteous manner to members of the visiting public
- Interact with program participants and visitors in a positive and engaging manner
- Ensure program materials are properly handled and maintained.
- Assist with the set-up and take-down of program materials.
- Assist with museum operations and logistics as appropriate for the volunteer position.
- Must be at least 15 years of age of age to volunteer without a guardian
- Must complete a background check and volunteer onboarding paperwork
- Must create and account, log volunteer hours and sign up for volunteer shifts via Track It Forward
- Must attend professional development and volunteer meetings
- Comfortable speaking in front of groups.
- Possess a desire to learn about history and share their knowledge.
- Reliable and punctual.
- Flexibility, enthusiasm, and an attitude of respect for working with diverse staff and visitors.
- Physically able to lead groups around the museum.
- Will learn about the history of Ohio
- Learn about various interpretive methods and learning styles
- Will learn to work within a team environment
- Will learn about aspects of visitor/hospitality services through training and on-the-job experience
- Will gain an understanding of the inner workings of a non-profit museum
- Knowledge of museum best practices and procedures.
- Understand the value and vital role of interpretation in a museum setting.
To apply, visit www.ohiohistory.org/get-involved/volunteer and use the Applicant Tracking System to apply. Include resume, cover letter, and applicable application materials. For questions and accommodations, email volunteer@ohiohistory.org or call 614-297-2565.
Job Posted by ApplicantPro
