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Group Host
ORGANIZATION: Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
Position Summary: Group Hosts welcome students as they begin their educational journey at OMSI and provide support throughout their time onsite. Volunteers who feel comfortable with public speaking, connecting teachers with resources and find satisfaction in working with schools and clubs will enjoy this position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Greet groups as they arrive, providing brief agenda on buses
- Provide directions to museum exhibits, attractions and lunchrooms
- Interact with students as they engage in activities
- Support group leaders in navigating spaces in order to maintain a smooth schedule
- Use two-way radio to communicate with staff about any changes with group plans
- Encourage parties to adhere to OMSI’s safety protocols and report any problems that arise to OMSI staff
Knowledge and Skills:
- Interest in informal science education and nourishing curiosity in kids
- Comfortable with coordinating schedules in a customer-first environment
- Able to maintain a calm, pleasant, and cheerful demeanor in a variety of atmospheres and crowd levels.
- Able to listen to and communicate with people of diverse backgrounds, education levels, and ages.
- Self-directed and willing to take initiative.
- Dependable and punctual.
- Willing to follow OMSI rules and procedures.
Schedule and Support:
- Minimum 4 hours per week; shifts available are 9am - 12:30pm:
Tuesday - Friday
- Attend the following trainings or classes:
- Volunteer Orientation
- Onstage emergency protocols
Volunteer Benefits:
- Training opportunities and a lifelong learning experience.
- Admission for the volunteer to the museum exhibits and attractions based on availability.
- 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.
To apply, complete the Registration Form or for more information contact Volunteer Engagement at 503 797 4513 or volunteer@omsi.edu
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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 Southeast Water AvenuePortlandPortland, OR 97214
DATE POSTED
February 12, 2024
SKILLS
- General Education
- STEM
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Schedule and Support: Minimum 4 hours per week; shifts available are 9am - 12:30pm: Tuesday - Friday