Volunteer Educator - Schools

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The Frazier Museum serves thousands of school children each year with hands-on, engaging Guided Programs. Programming consists of: an interactive class session, thematic gallery investigation and live performance.

Position Summary

Volunteers in this job will donate their time and talents to ensure that Guided Programs for school groups run smoothly and effectively. Volunteers must be welcoming, outgoing and willing to engage with students (grades K-12) and their adult chaperones in a positive manner. Volunteers will assist student groups in the galleries as they work on investigation guides related to their program topic. This process includes: rotating through the galleries to check on student groups (led by chaperones), answering questions and helping groups stay on schedule. Volunteers also have the option to: assist with class sessions and activity preparation as needed / learn to run hands-on stations in the museum galleries.

Requirements

• Must have an ability to positively interact with students (K-12) and adult chaperones
• Must have interest in history and education
• Great people skills and the ability to maintain a calm, courteous, and professional demeanor with varying personality types
• The ability to work independently and attentively is required.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Selected applicants must complete an In-Service Training and Museum Volunteer Orientation.

Length of Position

• This is an ongoing position.

How to Apply

Complete the online application at http://www.fraziermuseum.org/support-2/volunteer-intern-program/. The successful candidate must pass a background check before the internship can begin and may be asked to provide references.

For more information, contact Lauren Wheatley, Manager of Membership & Volunteer Programs at (502) 753-1699 or lwheatley@fraziermuseum.org.