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5 people are interested
Audiovisual Volunteer or Intern at The Mariners' Museum & Park!
ORGANIZATION: The Mariners' Museum and Park
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5 people are interested
Our Technology Department is looking for volunteers and interns that can assist in one or more of the following areas. Qualified candidates will be detail-oriented, organized, accostomed to working independently and with teams to solve problems related to technology. Qualified individuals will have at least 1-2 years experience working with audiovisual, exhibit, or computer technology, to include computers, displays, projectors, and media players.
Duties are included by not limited to:
- testing equipment
- research
- audiovisual exhibit repair and troubleshooting
- assist with support needs for special events, such as Battle of Hampton Roads weekend or lecture series, alonside technology staff
Required skills:Detailed note-taking and proficiency with Windows troubleshooting
Hours: Flexible hours between Tuesday and Saturday 9AM to 4PM
Appropriate Educational Requirement: High school diploma
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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
WHERE
100 Museum DriveNewport News, VA 23606
DATE POSTED
March 30, 2017
SKILLS
- Basic Computer Skills
- Analytics
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- min 3 to 4 hour shifts