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11 people are interested
Come Aboard as a Navigator at The Mariners' Museum!
ORGANIZATION: The Mariners' Museum and Park
Please visit the new page to apply.
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11 people are interested
Please share with anyone you know (neighbor, family member, etc) who might want to become a part of The Mariners' Museum's Navigator Program!
IF YOU ENJOY...
- Telling a good story.
- Meeting new people and interacting with diverse audiences, age groups, and learning styles.
- Working in a busy and often changing environment
- An interest in maritime history and culture.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Communicate effectively with people of all ages and backgrounds.
- Handle frequent walking and standing.
The Mariners' Museum Navigator's support the mission of the Museum by telling the story of our connections with the sea. Through gallery tours and interpretation, they help visitors of all ages understand how we are all impacted by the sea. Benefits of being a Navigator include continued education opportunities on a variety of maritime topics through formal lectures, training, and personal research; the opportunity to meet visitors from around the globe; and the knowledge that you are contributing to an institution you already love.
Please contact Beth Heaton at 757-591-7712 or bheaton@marinersmuseum.org for more information.
More opportunities with The Mariners' Museum and Park
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Mariners' Museum and Park
Location:
100 Museum Dr., Newport News, VA 23606, US
Mission Statement
The Mariners’ makes a difference in peoples’ lives, inviting them to discover their relationship to the sea by exploring maritime culture, science and history. The Mariners’ Museum is committed to using its art and artifacts to educate local, national and international audiences of all ages about the vital role of the sea in mankind’s development. The Museum aspires to be the leader in promoting an appreciation of the maritime world - past, present and future. The Mariners’ Museum Park and Lake Maury offer the residents of and visitors to the area the opportunity to experience the beauty and peace of an oasis in the city, to enjoy healthy exercise on the Noland Trail and to enhance their appreciation of the natural habitat of the park.
Description
Today, The Mariners’ Museum sits in an urban oasis - the 550 acre park is now home to the 167-acre Lake Maury and the Noland Trail - a five-mile shoreline trail with fourteen bridges. Within the Museum itself you will find 90,000 square feet of exhibition galleries including the prestigious International Small Craft Center, and the award-winning USS Monitor Center. This state-of-the-art exhibition and conservation lab houses 210 tons of artifacts from the Civil War ironclad Monitor, which were recovered from NOAA’s Monitor National Marine Sanctuary.
The Mariners’ Museum Library and Archives is now housed in the Trible Library on the campus of Christopher Newport University, which is adjacent to The Mariners’ Museum Park. The Library is home to over 78,000 books; 800,000 photographs, films, and negatives; and over 1 million pieces of archival material, making it the largest maritime library in the Western Hemisphere.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
100 Museum DriveNewport News, VA 23606
DATE POSTED
April 16, 2018
SKILLS
- History
- Research
- Teaching / Instruction
- Library Sciences
- Archeology
- General Education
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 4 hours per week