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10 people are interested
Do you love talking Pittsburgh & science? The CSC Welcome Center needs you!
ORGANIZATION: Carnegie Science Center
Please visit the new page to apply.
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10 people are interested
Welcome Desk volunteers are a key part of the Visitor Services Department at Carnegie Science Center. They focus on welcoming visitors, ensuring they get the most out of their visit and providing guidance about the Pittsburgh area. We are looking for outgoing volunteers who want to share their knowledge of Pittsburgh and are willing to learn about the wonders the science center holds.
A 4 hour weekly commitment is required. Weekday afternoon volunteers are a priority need.
Responsibilities: •Answer questions about museum exhibits , programs and events. •Greet visitors and help them plan their visit. •Give visitors directions and information about Greater Pittsburgh Area. •Assist with crowd control on busy days. Skills/Traits Required: •Ability to communicate and engage with visitors. •Logical thinking and problem solving skills. •Ability to work independently and as a team. •Patience. •Reliable and punctual.
Contact VolunteerPrograms@CarnegieScienceCenter.org with any questions.
Applications are also available online at www.CarnegieScienceCenter.org
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About Carnegie Science Center
Location:
One Allegheny Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, US
Mission Statement
About Carnegie Science Center
Recipient of the 2003 National Award for Museum Service, Carnegie Science Center inspires and entertains by connecting science and technology with everyday life. In addition to providing valuable scientific experiences, Carnegie Science Center engages in outreach programs that serve Pittsburgh's diverse community. The Science Center is located on Pittsburgh's North Shore along the banks of the Ohio River and is accessible to persons with disabilities.
MissionCarnegie Science Center is dedicated to inspiring learning and curiosity by connecting science and technology with everyday life. The Science Center provides experiences that are entertaining, interactive, first hand, accessible, relevant and understandable. The Science Center strives to identify and meet the needs of the community in its full diversity.
VisionCarnegie Science Center will
- Optimize a high-volume, highly-personalized approach to its impact on visitors, ensuring that each individual touched is encouraged to seize the greatness and potential within themselves, directly affecting career aspirations, personal development and achievement.
- Invent the next-generation science center, establishing CSC as a dynamic destination of choice for core and expanding audiences, resolving space constraints, and establishing the broadest possible mix of experiences across the science and technology spectrum.
- Differentiate itself by capitalizing on community partnerships and local/regional science and technology advancements, both inside and outside the confines of CSC's physical facility.
- Carnegie Science Center will respect and address the interests, concerns and needs of the people of the region and all staff.
- The internal environment will enable staff and volunteers to be creative, develop personally, and gain the satisfaction of personal accomplishments.
- All visitors will feel welcome, empowered and respected. The Center will be customer oriented in all its activities.
- An evaluative process will be integrated into all actions to ensure effectiveness in relation to people's (staff and audience) needs, interests and potential.
- Visitors will perceive good value, total quality and outstanding customer service.
Description
The Carnegie Science Center is a place where discoveries are made every day from the why of natural phenomena to the how of new technologies.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Carnegie Science CenterOne Allegheny AvePittsburgh, PA 15212
DATE POSTED
May 14, 2015
SKILLS
- Customer Service
- People Skills
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Multi-Tasking
- Cross-cultural Communication
- STEM
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 4 hour shift once a week, Monday-Friday