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21 people are interested
OMSI After Dark Education Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
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21 people are interested
POSITION SUMMARY:
OMSI After Dark Education Volunteers perform educational demonstrations and provide customer service at OMSI After Dark, a monthly evening event for adults ages 21 and up. Because these events have a variety of themes, duties may vary considerably. Flexibility and enthusiasm are a must! Volunteers will be able to enjoy OMSI After Dark from an insider's perspective!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Facilitate new activities and demonstrations, ranging from arts and crafts to physics and engineering, depending on the needs of the event.
Assist with set-up and clean-up procedures for activities and demonstrations.
Interact with visitors to help them explore and learn from OMSI demonstrations, exhibits and lab activities.
Give clear directions and provide information about activities happening throughout the museum.
Assist Events Educator with research and development of educational demonstrations as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Volunteers must be available on the last Wednesday evening of every month from approximately 5:30- 10:00 p.m. for OMSI After Dark for a minimum commitment of nine months.
Strong communication and customer service skills.
Skillful in facilitating hands-on interactions and translating scientific information accurately and age-appropriately.
Able to maintain a calm, pleasant, and cheerful demeanor in a noisy and crowded environment.
Able to listen and communicate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and ages.
Dependable and punctual.
Self-directed and willing to take initiative.
Willing to follow OMSI rules and procedures.
At least 21 years of age.
VOLUNTEER BENEFITS:
Training and a lifelong learning experience.
Admission for the volunteer to the museum, theater and planetarium shows, and 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 many new people and learn more about 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.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1945 SE Water AvenuePortland, OR 97214
DATE POSTED
December 19, 2019
SKILLS
- Math / Science Instruction
- STEM
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- This opportunity is regularly recurring on the last Wednesday of each month.