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24 people are interested
Friendly Greeter and Receptionist
ORGANIZATION: Clark County Historical Museum
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24 people are interested
CCHM is looking for fun, friendly, reliable individuals to perform receptionist duties at the front desk of the Museum. If you enjoy meeting new people, learning about the history of this amazing area, and contributing to an important cultural organization join us!
Duties include greeting visitors; answering the phones; taking payment for admission, memberships, donations, walking tours and store sales; help with mass mailings; handle visitor inquiries; and other duties as assigned. Special projects may include data entry.
A cheerful disposition, good money-handling skills, dependable, typing or computer skills a plus but not required. Training is provided. An interest in history is helpful but knowledge of this area's history is not required in this position. Reports to the Visitor Services Assistant. Hours are 11-4 Tuesday-Saturday. Shifts are two-three hours minimum. We ask that Administrative Volunteers commit to at least two days per month.
More opportunities with Clark County Historical Museum
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Clark County Historical Museum
Location:
1511 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98660, US
Mission Statement
The Clark County Historical Society is dedicated to the collection, preservation, and interpretation of the cultural history of Clark County and the Pacific Northwest, and to sponsoring educational programs and exhibits for the enrichment of all members of the public. The Clark County Historical Society is the governing body for the Clark County Historical Museum which is located in Vancouver Washington’s 1909 Carnegie Library on 1511 Main Street.
Description
The primary function of the CCHS/CCHM is to acquire, store, preserve, exhibit, publish and interpret documents and artifacts relating to the history of the people of Clark County and their significance to Pacific Northwest and U.S. history. CCHS is directly responsible for the operation, maintenance, staffing and improvements of the museum and its research library.
To achieve the above functions, the museum produces changing interpretive exhibits utilizing the tangible historic objects stored in the museum collection and supplemented with temporary loans of additional related items from the community and/or other heritage organizations. The museum also hosts traveling exhibits from larger institutions and regularly provides lectures, classes, special events, student internships, teacher training opportunities and other related education programs to further the appreciation of the history and culture of Clark County. The CCHS also publishes an annual publication entitled Clark County History.
The CCHM research library provides photo reproduction and research services.
The CCHM operates a museum store that features books and items related to museum programs.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1511 Main St.Vancouver, WA 98660
DATE POSTED
February 2, 2017
SKILLS
- Office Reception
- Retail / Sales
- Data Entry
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 3 hr shifts at least twice/month