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Museum Sales and Reception Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: American Space Museum / Space Walk of Fame Foundation

  • 34 people are interested
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Do you have a passion for art, retail, and space history? We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team as volunteers in the museum gift shop and reception area. As the first point of contact for our visitors, you will play a vital role in creating a welcoming and engaging experience for guests from around the globe.

In this role, you’ll not only assist visitors with their purchases, helping them find unique space-themed gifts and educational materials, but also serve as an ambassador for the museum. Your warm, friendly demeanor will set the tone for their entire visit, whether you’re greeting them in person or answering the phone.

What You’ll Do:
- Engage with Visitors: Welcome guests with a smile, answer their questions, and provide excellent customer service to enhance their museum experience.

- Sales and Merchandising: Help visitors select the perfect mementos from our curated collection of space-themed merchandise, including books, art, and souvenirs. Your input on merchandising and displays can make our gift shop a vibrant part of the museum experience.

- Be an Ambassador: Share information about the museum's exhibits, educational programs, and special events like our astronomy nights and workshops, encouraging visitors to explore all we have to offer.


- Support Museum Operations: Handle basic computer tasks for sales transactions and visitor inquiries, ensuring smooth daily operations.

What We’re Looking For:
- A love for people and a genuine interest in space history and art.
- Retail or customer service experience is a plus, but a friendly attitude and willingness to learn are the most important.
- Basic computer skills for handling sales and visitor inquiries.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with visitors of all ages.

Why Volunteer With Us?
- Unique Environment: Work in a dynamic, educational setting surrounded by fascinating space artifacts and art.
- Engaging Role: Be part of a team that brings joy and knowledge to visitors, making each day different and exciting.
- Flexible Schedule: We are open Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm, and can accommodate your availability for a few hours or days each week.

If you love interacting with people, have an interest in retail and art, and want to be part of an organization that inspires and educates, we’d love to have you join our team! Your smile and enthusiasm will help make the museum a memorable experience for every visitor.

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About American Space Museum / Space Walk of Fame Foundation

Location:

308 PINE ST, TITUSVILLE, FL 32796, US

Mission Statement

Preserving Achievement; Inspiring Innovation To preserve the history of the United States’ Space Program; To honor our nation’s astronauts and aerospace innovators; To educate current and future generations about the sacrifice and cooperation necessary to build the early space program; To inspire the next generation of scientists, innovators, and explorers who will take our nation, and the world, in new and exciting directions.

Description

Join us at the American Space Museum in downtown Titusville, where we celebrate the incredible achievements of America's space pioneers. Our 6,000-square-foot facility is filled with unique artifacts and stories that honor those who made space exploration possible. As a volunteer, you'll help us bring history to life, engaging visitors with personal stories, hands-on experiences, and an inspiring look into the past and future of space exploration.

We also offer **STEAM Space**, an exciting educational program featuring monthly activities for kids, innovative camps. You'll have the chance to contribute to this dynamic program, helping to ignite curiosity and creativity in the next generation.

Our museum operates 6 days a week, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., welcoming visitors with a suggested donation. As a volunteer, you'll have the opportunity to guide guests through interactive exhibits, including a mission control console used during the Apollo and Shuttle programs and a vintage NASA desk complete with a rotary phone and typewriter. You'll work alongside former space program workers who offer unique, first-hand insights into our space history.

If you're passionate about space exploration and eager to inspire others, volunteering with us is a rewarding way to contribute to the preservation of our space legacy and the education of future innovators. Join our team and help us continue to honor the past while inspiring the future!

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Computers & Technology
Education & Literacy
Community, Computers & Technology, Education & Literacy

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

308 Pine StreetTitusville, FL 32796

(28.61041,-80.80898)
 

SKILLS

  • History
  • Multi-Tasking
  • Retail / Sales
  • Customer Service
  • People Skills

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 3 to 7 hours each day. Days can be weekly / month

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