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74 people are interested
Museum Visitor Services Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University
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74 people are interested
Visitor Services Volunteer Job Description
Summary:
There are two public museums on Stanford University’s campus, Iris and Gerald B. Cantor Center for Visual Arts and the Anderson Collection. Both museums are open six days a week: Wednesday through Monday 11 AM to 5 PM, Thursday 11 AM to 8 PM, and closed on Tuesday.
The Cantor Arts Center and the Anderson Collection rely on volunteers to provide visitors with the information and resources needed for a positive and enriching museum experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Actively greet visitors and welcome them to the museum
- Track attendance
- Provide visitors with information about the history of Stanford museums, exhibitions, gallery rotations and closures as well as special events and programs
- Provide directions to the museum galleries and exhibitions
- Inform visitors about museum visitor guidelines and policies
- Direct visitors to coat check and other museum amenities
- Inform visitors about tours, gallery talks, and family programs
- Answer visitor questions
- Ensure that Visitor Services information desks are adequately stocked with museum related print collateral
Qualifications:
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Professional work demeanor
- Basic computer proficiency, including familiarity with iPad
Requirements:
Must be 18 years or older
Time Commitment:
Visitor Services Volunteers are asked to commit to one year of service with a weekly three hour shift or a variable schedule of substituting for other volunteers.
Training:
Visitor Services volunteers are required to attend a four-hour training session prior to being placed with the program.
Benefits:
We are pleased to offer a number of benefits to our volunteers, including the chance to enter to audit a Stanford art class, letters of reference, parties with your fellow volunteers and the chance to get to know our incredible art collection!
Apply to be a Visitor Services Volunteer:
- Review Visitor Services Job Description
- Complete an application
- Email stanfordmuseums@gmail.com to schedule an interview
More opportunities with Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University
Location:
Campus Drive and Museum Way, Stanford, CA 94305, US
Mission Statement
The Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University is a museum committed to intellectual exploration and the pursuit of knowledge, fostering a sense of discovery through direct experiences with works of art. The Center collects, preserves, and studies art from all cultures and periods, serving the University and the public through exhibitions and programs that inspire the understanding and enjoyment of art. The Anderson Collection at Stanford University is a collection of 121 modern and contemporary American paintings and sculpture generously gifted by Harry W. and Mary Margaret Anderson and Mary Patricia Anderson Pence. This gift represents the core of their larger collection, one of the world’s most outstanding private assemblies of art, built by the family over the past 50 years.
Description
The Cantor Arts Center's diverse collections span continents, cultures, and 4,000 years of art history and include the largest gathering of Rodin bronzes outside Paris. The museum offers a wide range of changing exhibitions and a variety of docent tours, lectures, gallery talks, symposia, classes, and special events geared toward the education and enjoyment of visitors.
The Anderson Collection at Stanford University is a collection of 121 modern and contemporary American paintings and sculpture generously gifted by Harry W. and Mary Margaret Anderson and Mary Patricia Anderson Pence. This gift represents the core of their larger collection, one of the world’s most outstanding private assemblies of art, built by the family over the past 50 years.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
328 Lomita DriveStanford, CA 94305
DATE POSTED
May 12, 2018
SKILLS
- Customer Service
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Public Relations
- Visual Arts
- Arts Administration
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Weekly or on-call substitute