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6 people are interested
Saturday Admissions/Info Desk Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Western Museum of Mining & Industry
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6 people are interested
The Western Museum of Mining and Industry is in need of a Visitor Services Associate on Saturdays for the afternoon shift from 12:30 to 4:00pm. The Visitor Services Associate is the first impression for the museum and the museum store. The position is responsible for the daily operations of all aspects of the visitor experience at the admissions/info desk and gift shop, greeting and orienting guests with a focus on providing a quality, memorable guest experience. Applicants must be 18 and older and pass a background check. If interested, please contact Loretta at volunteer@wmmi.org for an interview.
1 Shift
- afternoon / 12:30 PM to 04:00 PM
- NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
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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
WHEN
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Western Museum of Mining and Industry225 North Gate Blvd.Colorado Springs, CO 80921
DATE POSTED
March 14, 2024
SKILLS
- Customer Service
- Transactions
- Office Reception
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 3.5-4 hours
- Must like working with the public. Experience with register and credit card machines helpful. Professional appearance.