OMSI Production Facility Construction Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
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Position Description: OMSI’s Production Facility produces finished interactive exhibits and displays for OMSI and other museums nationwide. The Production Facility Construction Volunteer supports this work by constructing, maintaining and repairing cabinetry and display work.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in the construction and repair of various exhibits and displays using cabinetmaking or finish carpentry skills.
- Work effectively with paid staff and other volunteers throughout the organization.
- Assume other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Production Manager.
Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of standard tools and processes for production of cabinets and/or wood products.
- Additional knowledge of plastic laminate production, mechanical devices, electrical construction or blueprints desired but not required.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently as well as in teams.
- Past experience working safely in a shop or similar creative environment.
- Dependable, punctual and able to commit to at least one 6-hour weekday volunteer shift per week; two shifts per week preferred.
Working Conditions:
- Physical demands of this position require mostly standing, as well as lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling anywhere from 5-100 Pounds.
- Work environment includes work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electric shock.
- Noise level ranges from moderate (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic), loud (examples: metal can manufacturing department, large earth-moving equipment), to very loud (examples: jack hammer work, front row at a rock concert).
Volunteer Benefits:
- Training and a lifelong learning experience.
- Admission for the volunteer to the museum, theater and planetarium shows, and submarine tours.
- The opportunity to meet many new people and learn more about OMSI
- An OMSI Family Membership upon completion of 50 hours of volunteer service.
- Discounts in the OMSI Science Store and on-site restaurants.
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About Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
Location:
1945 SE Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214, US
Mission Statement
OMSI’s mission is to inspire curiosity through engaging science learning experiences, foster experimentation and the exchange of ideas, and stimulate informed action. Volunteers support the operation of five exhibit halls and eight science labs and hundreds of interactive exhibits and hands-on demonstrations.
Description
OMSI is an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and relies on admissions, memberships, and donations to continue our educational mission, programs, and exhibits.
All are welcome at OMSI.
OMSI is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, and retaining individuals from a diverse candidate pool regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, citizenship status, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected status.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our process as we build a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills so that we can better reflect and serve our community. We strongly invite applications from candidates who share our commitment to diversity.
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1945 SE Water AvenuePortland, OR 97214
DATE POSTED
April 24, 2014
SKILLS
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REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 6 hours