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Museum Visitor Services Associate!

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ORGANIZATION: Western Museum of Mining & Industry

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The Western Museum of Mining and Industry is seeking candidates for the position of Visitor Services Associate. This position represents the museum to our visitors and is responsible for staffing the front desk, answering phones and transferring calls, and conducting sales of admissions, memberships, and gift shop merchandise. The Visitor Services Associate also assists in straightening and maintaining exhibits throughout the day as well as set up for special events. The ideal candidate must be outgoing and enthusiastic, and enjoy working with children and families. Customer service must be a priority. Please call 488-0880 to speak with Audrey about this opportunity.

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About Western Museum of Mining & Industry

Location:

225 North Gate Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80912, US

Mission Statement

Established in 1970, the Western Museum of Mining and Industry (WMMI) is a private nonprofit, 501(c) 3 whose mission is to preserve, collect and interpret the rich mining history and related industries of Colorado and the American West.

Description

Unique to WMMI is the actual operation of its carefully restored multi-ton steam engines and mining machines. The emphasis of the museum's collections is on the technology and technological history of mining and metallurgy, as well as the social history of the American West. Over 4,000 artifacts are on display at the 27-acre indoor/outdoor exhibit site, which includes a working hoist house; mine blacksmith shop; ten stamp mill; and multi-purpose center with exhibits, theater and a 13,000 volume research library. WMMI has been accredited by the American Association of Museums (one of only three Colorado Springs museums to hold this honor) since 1979, and is the only accredited mining museum in the western United States.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Education & Literacy
Children & Youth, Community, Education & Literacy

WHEN

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WHERE

225 North Gate BlvdColorado Springs, CO 80921

(39.02736,-104.829094)
 

DATE POSTED

January 18, 2016

SKILLS

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REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 4 hours/day, 1 day per week minimum commitment
  • 1 year commitment

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