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OMSI Submarine Queuing Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
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22 people are interested
Submarine Queuing Volunteers work with Blueback and Guest Services staff, and assist visitors as they begin the tour experience of the USS Blueback submarine.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work with front desk and ticketing system to determine the number of tickets sold for each tour.
- Use a 2-way radio to communicate with submarine staff.
- Take visitors’ tickets for tours.
- Verify that visitors meet age and height guidelines for tour.
- Begin to communicate the history and story of the Blueback to tour participants.
- Lead tour participants outside to the top of the boat ramp.
- Must be available for one of the following shifts:
Weekday shift: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Weekend shift: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. OR 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Qualifications:
- At least 18 years of age.
- Able to provide excellent customer service.
- Able to speak in public and respond to customer inquiries.
- Able to maintain a calm, pleasant, and cheerful demeanor in a variety of situations.
- Able to listen and communicate with people of diverse backgrounds and ages.
- Must present a professional appearance.
- Dependable and punctual.
- Self-directed and willing to take initiative.
- Willing to follow OMSI rules and procedures.
Volunteer Benefits:
- Training and a lifelong learning experience.
- Admission for the volunteer to the museum, theater and planetarium shows, and submarine tours.
- An OMSI Family Membership upon completion of 50 hours of volunteer service.
- Discounts in the OMSI Science Store and on-site restaurants.
- The opportunity to meet many new people and learn more about OMSI.
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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
February 17, 2020
SKILLS
- Customer Service
- People Skills
- Ushering
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Two 4 hour shifts per month, for minimum 9 months