Special Events Volunteer

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Recruiting Organization: National Museum of African American History and Culture

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 from January 1, 2023-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

Stipend ProvidedFalse

Training ProvidedFalse

Housing AvailableFalse

Language/Cultral Support AvailableFalse

Wheelchair Accessible

Fee RequiredFalse

Fee Amount: None

This opportunity is recurring