Western Museum of Mining & Industry
Cause Area
Arts & Culture
Children & Youth
Community
Education & Literacy
Location
225 North Gate Blvd Colorado Springs, CO 80912
United States
Active Opportunities (4)
Flexible Schedule
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Colorado Springs, CO 80921
Do you enjoy telling stories from local history or teaching about science, history, or culture? How about exploring geology and the wonders of industry in the west? The Western Museum of Mining & Industry is looking for volunteer tour guides to lead guests through our exhibits and immerse them in the history of Colorado mining and the American Industrial Revolution. Click the Link to apply today! http://wmmi.org/volunteer If you are interested in being part of the history of Colorado, please contact the museum at (719) 488-0880 or stop by the museum. The museum can also use help with school tours and In-Reach programs. These are on an "as needed" basis. Training is provided. If interested in volunteering, you must pass a background check and have references. Must be 18 and older.
Date Posted: 2024-05-15
Flexible Schedule
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Colorado Springs, CO 80921
The Visitor Services Associate is the first impression for the museum and the museum store. The position is responsible for the daily operations of all aspects of the visitor experience at the admissions/info desk and gift shop, greeting and orienting guests with a focus on providing a quality, memorable guest experience. Duties and responsibilities include directing and orienting visitors to the museum; answering phones; taking messages and providing information about museum fees, hours of operation, and events and programs; operating a cash register and credit card machine to ring in visitors and gift shop sales; and promoting and informing visitors of museum memberships and rentals. If you are outgoing, friendly, and enjoy welcoming and interacting with visitors of all ages from around the world, then this is the position for you!
Date Posted: 2024-05-15
Flexible Schedule
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Colorado Springs, CO 80921
The Western Museum of Mining and Industry is home to an actual working stamp mill that fires up during special events a couple times a year. Built in 1978 using 19th century construction, the machinery is typical of western mills and dates from 1890-1920's. Stamp mills were used to pulverize ore from the mines. Once a month in the summer months and at the Harvest Fest in October, a team of stamp mill devotees operate the Yellow Jacket II stamp mill to the delight of visitors. If you love machinery or have an engineering, mechanical, or machine background, consider being a part of the stamp mill team! Training is necessary and provided by the museum. Interested volunteers can also learn to operate other outside machinery to include the Osgood Steam Shovel and trammer. This is a seasonal opportunity. Put your skills to work and make history come alive!
Date Posted: 2024-05-15
Flexible Schedule
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Colorado Springs, CO 80921
The Western Museum of Mining and Industry is in need of a Visitor Services Associate on Saturdays for the afternoon shift from 12:30 to 4:00pm. The Visitor Services Associate is the first impression for the museum and the museum store. The position is responsible for the daily operations of all aspects of the visitor experience at the admissions/info desk and gift shop, greeting and orienting guests with a focus on providing a quality, memorable guest experience. Applicants must be 18 and older and pass a background check. If interested, please contact Loretta at volunteer@wmmi.org for an interview.
Date Posted: 2024-05-15
Organization Information
Mission Statement
Established in 1970, the Western Museum of Mining and Industry (WMMI) is a private nonprofit, 501(c) 3 whose mission is to preserve, collect and interpret the rich mining history and related industries of Colorado and the American West.
Description
Unique to WMMI is the actual operation of its carefully restored multi-ton steam engines and mining machines. The emphasis of the museum's collections is on the technology and technological history of mining and metallurgy, as well as the social history of the American West. Over 4,000 artifacts are on display at the 27-acre indoor/outdoor exhibit site, which includes a working hoist house; mine blacksmith shop; ten stamp mill; and multi-purpose center with exhibits, theater and a 13,000 volume research library. WMMI has been accredited by the American Association of Museums (one of only three Colorado Springs museums to hold this honor) since 1979, and is the only accredited mining museum in the western United States.
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