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OMSI Featured Exhibits Guest Services Volunteer - Pompeii
ORGANIZATION: Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
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Featured Exhibit Volunteer Role Summaries Pompeii: The Exhibition As a volunteer in the Featured Exhibit you will be stationed at one or all of the following positions during a single shift. Please familiarize yourself with the basic duties of each, in case you are asked to fill a position where you have not volunteered before.
Ticket Taking/Audio Guides
This volunteer is at the downstairs entrance outside of Pompeii. You will:
- · Take tickets
- · Stamp hands so visitors can re-enter the exhibit
- · Distribute audio guides if visitors have purchased a separate audio guide ticket
- · Keep visitors outside the exhibit until the Intro Video Volunteer takes the next group into the theater
Downstairs VIP
This volunteer is at the downstairs VIP door. You will:
- · Open the VIP door for guests that cannot take the stairs and direct them to the elevator
- · Communicate with the Upstairs VIP Volunteer via radio to let them know there are visitors coming up the elevator
- · Ensure that no guests enter the exhibit through the VIP door. Once outside, visitors can re-enter through the entrance or exit of the exhibit
Upstairs VIP and Exit
This volunteer works at the upstairs VIP door/exit on the second floor. You will:
- · Let visitors who have come up the elevator in through the VIP door
- · Allow visitors to re-enter through the exit only if they have a hand stamp
- · Direct any visitors that want to enter the exhibit for the first time to the entrance downstairs
- · Receive returned audio guides from visitors
Introductory Video
This volunteer is in the Introductory Video Theater within Pompeii. You will:
- · Bring a group of visitors (~40) into the theater space
- · Give a short announcement to the group (script provided)
- · Begin the introductory video
- · After the video is over, direct visitors to enter the rest of the exhibit
- · Please do not let visitors exit through the entrance. If they need to exit on the first floor, direct them to the VIP door
Eruption Theater
This volunteer is at the Eruption Theater on the second floor of Pompeii. You will:
- · Bring a group of visitors (~40) into the theater space
- · Give a short safety announcement (script provided)
- · Begin the eruption video
- · After the video is over, direct visitors into the cast gallery
- · We highly suggest visitors participate in this experience. If someone does not want to because of health or safety reasons, please let them through the bypass door
Exhibit Floating Volunteer
Floating volunteers roam all gallery spaces within Pompeii. You will:
- · Keep the exhibit safe and enjoyable for all
- · Answer any questions visitors might have
- · Help with wayfinding (bathrooms, exits, etc.)
- · Enforce exhibit rules (no food or drink, no flash photography, no running, etc.)
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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.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
OMSI1945 SE Water AvePortland, OR 97214
DATE POSTED
June 23, 2017
SKILLS
- Exhibition Arts
- People Skills
- Ushering
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 14
- Orientation or Training
- Two 4 hour shifts per month for 9 months