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6 people are interested
Development and Membership Special Events Volunteer at The Mariners' Museum
ORGANIZATION: The Mariners' Museum and Park
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6 people are interested
Job Description: The Mariners’ Museum is seeking volunteers who like to greet people with a smile and talk. We’re looking for outgoing and friendly personalities who can converse with a diverse group of Museum visitors, donors, members on weekdays, during weekends and at special events (including but not limited to summertime Thursday night concerts in The Mariners’ Museum’s Park, a variety of Donor and Membership events throughout the year, and other special activities and promotions).
Responsibilities:
- Populating booths at special events onsite at The Mariners’ Museum and Park to greet visitors, answer questions and discuss the benefits of giving to The Mariners’ Museum and Park.
- Promoting and selling memberships when opportunities are available.
- Checking donors/members in during Special Events and maintaining event attendance lists
- Other duties as assigned, may include cross-departmental opportunities
Hours: Flexible-a minimum of 8 hours per week.
Appropriate Educational Requirement: Some college studies and interest in business administration, history and/or education
Required Skills: Valid driver’s license. Interest in non-profit and/or development field, communications, public relations and special events; attention to detail; experience with Word and PC based computer programs; flexible.
Reports to: Lindsey Faison, Executive Assistant to the VP of Development and External Relations, Email: lfaison@marinersmuseum.org; Tel: 757.591.7702
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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
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100 Museum DriveNewport News, VA 23606
DATE POSTED
October 19, 2016
SKILLS
- Resource Development / Management
- Executive Admin
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
- Administrative Support
- Market Research / Analysis
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- 8 hours per week
- Some college studies & interest in business administration, history and/or education See posting!