GAPF Digitization Project

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Gateway Arch Park Foundation (GAPF) is seeking a passionate, detail-oriented volunteer who loves organizing and filing.

File Digitization Project Volunteers support Gateway Arch Park Foundation (GAPF) through scanning, naming, and digitally organizing files from a backlog of documents in our Development Department. GAPF will provide volunteers with a workspace, project guide, computer, scanner, email, and any other materials and instruction needed to fulfil the project.

The purpose of this project is to certify backlogged documents can be accessed and entered into our donor database to ensure record keeping best practices.

All volunteers considered for this position will need to submit to a background check and three references.

Roles and Responsibilities:

18 or older (younger applicants with parental/guardian approval may be considered). As representatives of Gateway Arch Park Foundation, volunteers must adhere to the policies, procedures, and code of conduct as outlined in the volunteer handbook provided prior to or during training.

Required Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills:

• Experience with computers, scanning, naming, and organizing digital files

• Enthusiasm, friendliness, and a positive attitude

• Respect for confidentiality of the Gateway Arch Park Foundation’s volunteers, partners, members, and donors

• Willingness to take initiative, and voice ideas

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods of time while scanning and organizing files

Commitment:

This is an ongoing project that requires 8-10 hours a week. A schedule will be determined between the volunteer and supervisor.

Location:

Gateway Arch Park Foundation’s office is located at 1 S. Memorial Drive, Suite 700. Gateway Arch National Park is located directly across the street. Parking for volunteers is at the Kiener West Garage located at 604 Pine St.

Training and Supervision:

• Training will be conducted by volunteer supervisors on the first day of the volunteer’s shift and will vary depending on the position, supervisor, and personal learning styles.

Volunteer Perks:

• Contribute to a national monument, The Gateway Arch National Park!

• Annual Supporter Level Membership to Gateway Arch Park Foundation (250+ hours)

• Annual volunteer recognition event

• Free parking if needed during volunteer hours

Next Steps:

If you are interested in this position, please contact the Volunteer Manager at meagan.patterson@archpark.org or (314) 881-3537 to schedule an interview.

About Gateway Arch Park Foundation

The Gateway Arch Park Foundation is a non-profit organization with a mission to ensure that the Gateway Arch, it’s grounds, neighboring public space, and attractions are a vital, active, and welcoming, well-supported resource to the community and nation for generations to come. The Foundation is part of an alliance that helps meet this mission, which includes the National Park Service, Bi-State Development, Great Rivers Greenway, Jefferson National Parks Association and the City of St. Louis. For more information, visit www.ArchPark.org .