Museum Support Volunteer

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Recruiting Organization: Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum

Become a Support Volunteer

Our Support Volunteers are integral to the day-to-day operations of the Capital Jewish Museum and may be asked to assist with any of the roles described below. Apply Here

OVERVIEW

Visitor Services

• Welcome visitors to the museum
• Provide wayfinding information
• Direct visitors to special programs and events
• Share information about ongoing and upcoming programs, resources, and exhibitions

Special Events and Public Programs

• Assist with setup and takedown for programs and events
• Check in program attendees
• Provide direction for attendees throughout an event

Office and Collections Support

• Support various office tasks such as filing or assisting with mailings
• Digitize records and collections

IF YOU EXCEL AT AND ENJOY

• Fulfilling a variety of roles and being flexible
• Pivoting from task to task
• Having new and different experiences
• Interacting with diverse audiences

IF YOU HAVE

• An interest in working in a museum environment
• A desire to meet new people
• Strong communication skills

IF YOU ARE ABLE TO

• Commit to at least two four-hour shifts a month (with weekend availability)
• Handle frequent walking, standing, bending, and lifting (15 pounds or less)

Then please apply to be a Support Volunteer (must be 18 years or older, are subject to a background check, and able to commit to one year of service).

APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW

Selected applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview with CJM staff.

Submit an Application

ELIGIBILITY

• All volunteer applicants must be 18 years or older.
• All volunteers are required to pass a background check and show proof of vaccination against COVID-19.
• All volunteers must be able to attend training sessions from March - May 2023.
• All volunteers must be able to commit to a minimum of 2 4-hour shifts per month (with weekend availability)
• All volunteers must be able to commit to at least one year of service (June 2023 - June 2024).

TRAINING AND EVALUATION

• Prospective Support Volunteers are required to attend up to 16 hours of training sessions from March - May 2023.
• All volunteers are subject to a 6-month probationary period.
• During this period volunteers undergo two formal - at the completion of their training and 3 months into their service.
• In addition, all volunteers undergo a formal review annually.
• The probationary evaluations and annual review determine a volunteer’s eligibility to continue with the Capital Jewish Museum

Stipend ProvidedFalse

Training ProvidedFalse

Housing AvailableFalse

Language/Cultral Support AvailableFalse

Wheelchair AccessibleFalse

Fee RequiredFalse

Fee Amount: None

This opportunity is recurring