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Special Events Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
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11 people are interested
Special Events Volunteers
Position Description
Become a Special Events Volunteer! You can support and contribute to the successful undertaking of the National Museum of African American History and Culture’s private events!
Apply at https://nmaahc.si.edu/connect/volunteer-program. Applications will be accepted through January 31, 2023.
VOLUNTEER RESPONSIBILTIES MAY INCLUDE:
- Greeting and welcoming arriving guests
- Checking-in guests
- Distributing maps, programs, and/or handouts related to the event
- Providing wayfinding assistance to visitors
- Providing gallery support and reminding visitors not to bring their food or drink into the galleries
- Providing theatre support or ushering
DESIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Strong interpersonal and customer services skills
- Discretion, even with high profile guests or public figures
- Flexibility in changing situations
- Promptness
- Ability to react quickly and solve problems
- All abilities are welcome, please let us know if you need accommodations at any point during this recruitment process.
- Background check is required
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Volunteers must complete the trainings led by museum as described below
TRAINING:
- The training program will be comprised of three virtual sessions and one in-person session. Volunteers must attend and complete all required trainings in order to be on-boarded into the program.
SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:
- Volunteers are asked commit to at least two years of service
- The majority of Special Events are scheduled on weekday evenings, with the occasional morning or weekend events. We are looking for volunteers who have availability between 5:30PM and 11PM on weekday evenings and 7AM-10AM on weekday mornings.
- Volunteers will be expected to serve at least 2 events per quarter.
- Volunteers must attend and complete all required trainings in order to be on-boarded into the program.
LOCATION:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
1400 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20560
Email: NMAAHCVisitorServices@si.edu
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About Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Location:
14oo Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20560, US
Mission Statement
The NMAAHC is a public institution open to all, where anyone is welcome to participate, collaborate, and learn more about African American history and culture. In the words of Lonnie G. Bunch III, founding director of the Museum, "there are few things as powerful and as important as a people, as a nation that is steeped in its history."
Description
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture. It was established by Act of Congress in 2003, following decades of efforts to promote and highlight the contributions of African Americans. To date, the Museum has collected more than 36,000 artifacts and nearly 100,000 individuals have become members. The Museum opened to the public on September 24, 2016, as the 19 th and newest museum of the Smithsonian Institution.
CAUSE AREAS
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WHERE
1400 Constitution Avenue NorthwestWashington, DC 20560
DATE POSTED
December 5, 2022
SKILLS
- Customer Service
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Volunteers are asked to work at least two events per quarter.
- Background check is required Must be 18 years of age or older Volunteers must complete the trainings, two virtual sessions and one in-person session