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15 people are interested
OMSI Featured Exhibit Interpreter- Pixar
ORGANIZATION: Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
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15 people are interested
POSITION SUMMARY:
Volunteers in the Featured Hall share science in the context of a regularly changing exhibit. Volunteers facilitate science demonstrations and activities as well as assist on the exhibit floor with visitor needs and inquiries. Due to the changing nature of the hall, duties may vary considerably between exhibits. Below is a description of volunteer responsibilities for our current exhibit, The Science Behind Pixar, on view at OMSI February 23 - September 2, 2019.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Facilitate Pixar activities and demonstrations for children and adults. Demonstrations could cover a range of topics including animation, psychology, computer science, and music.
Facilitate the exhibit introductory theater experience.
Rotate through stations managing specific gallery spaces.
Interact with visitors to help them explore and learn from the Pixar exhibit.
Assist staff in the development, safety, and maintenance of the hall.
This hall provides an exciting, evolving, and changing environment. Volunteers will experience OMSI and science from an insider's perspective!
QUALIFICATIONS:
Skillful in facilitating exhibits and translating scientific information in an age-appropriate manner.
Strong communication and customer service skills.
Able to maintain a calm, pleasant, and cheerful demeanor in a variety of atmospheres.
Able to listen to and communicate with people of diverse backgrounds, education levels, and ages. Dependable and punctual.
Self-directed and willing to take initiative.
Must present a professional appearance.
Willing to follow OMSI rules and procedures.
VOLUNTEER BENEFITS:
Training, professional development opportunities and a lifelong learning experience.
Admission for the volunteer to the museum, theater, and planetarium shows as well as submarine tours.
An OMSI Family Membership upon completion of 50 hours of volunteer service.
Discounts in the OMSI Science Store and on-site restaurants.
The opportunity to meet new people and learn more about science and OMSI.
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About Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
Location:
1945 SE Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214, US
Mission Statement
OMSI’s mission is to inspire curiosity through engaging science learning experiences, foster experimentation and the exchange of ideas, and stimulate informed action. Volunteers support the operation of five exhibit halls and eight science labs and hundreds of interactive exhibits and hands-on demonstrations.
Description
OMSI is an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and relies on admissions, memberships, and donations to continue our educational mission, programs, and exhibits.
All are welcome at OMSI.
OMSI is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, and retaining individuals from a diverse candidate pool regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, citizenship status, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected status.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our process as we build a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills so that we can better reflect and serve our community. We strongly invite applications from candidates who share our commitment to diversity.
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1945 SE Water AvenuePortland, OR 97214
DATE POSTED
December 23, 2018
SKILLS
- Math / Science Instruction
- Visual Arts
- Computer Science
- STEM
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- OMSI volunteers typically work a 4 hour shift once a week or once every other week.