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Flexible Schedule
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San Pedro, CA 90731
Join the Crew! During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Battleship IOWA is taking multiple precautions to remain operational in compliance with all City, County, and State mandates. Please contact our Volunteer Services Manager, Sue Schmidt for more information: volunteer@labattleship.com or messages only at: (877) 446-9261 x 5. This crew is currently accepting volunteers for Wednesday - Sat work days. The Ship Operations crew of the Battleship IOWA is a fun and hearty lot. Yes, the work can be demanding, but it's satisfying too. The Ops crew is responsible for all hands-on restoration and maintenance of the ship. From less skilled, but enthusiastic laborers to highly skilled tradespeople and everything in between, we need help 3 days a week, Thursday through Saturday. The most important attribute we look for is a can-do, positive attitude and willingness to do whatever is needed as part of the team. Candidates must be able to work for long periods on their feet, lift potentially heavy loads, follow directions, and adhere to all safety protocols as established by the Ops Manager. Here's a partial list of some of the skills we're seeking: Carpentry skills - experience with wood decking, caulking General mechanical skills for day to day operational tasks Painting Metal fabricators capable of designing various metal parts, brackets, etc. Welding experience a plus General metal prep including needle gun and grinder experience Plumbing experience including brazing copper-nickel HVAC Electricians with ship experience Flooring Demolition Strong personnel capable of heavy lifting, climbing, and pulling mooring lines Cleaning Requirements: You must be at least 18, have good stamina and be able to handle steep stairs/ladders. Scheduling is flexible, with a minimum requirement of 16 hours per month. Benefits: As a PBC volunteer, you are joining the crew of the Battleship IOWA, one of the fastest growing new museums in Los Angeles. We are a community that is sustained by the drive to preserve and interpret this iconic and unique piece of history for generations to come. You will work with a dedicated and highly motivated group of volunteers from multiple generations including veterans who served aboard the Battleship IOWA. Our crew members enjoy a host of social activities including potlucks, field trips, special lectures and behind the scenes tours of areas of the ship that are not open to the general public. Volunteers receive a discount in our ship’s store and in some area restaurants and businesses. Our volunteers are also recognized with a variety of awards and ceremonies that celebrate milestones of service and outstanding accomplishments. (Some of these activities are currently on hold due to the pandemic.) If you take the leap and join our crew, you are guaranteed to meet amazing people, have fun, and enjoy the satisfaction of being part of something important, something bigger than the sum of its parts. We strive for excellence in restoration, interpretation, education, and running this organization as a viable non-profit business that’s in it for the long haul. Come be a part of history today! Processing and Training: Prospective volunteers must complete the online application at the link listed below. Prospects may apply and interview for multiple opportunities, but acceptance is determined by each department head. New volunteers are paired with a Sponsor on their first day and are expected to attend a one day orientation class offered each month. Departmental training is provided through one-on-one mentorship. Training will be provided in Salesforce data entry. To start the process, please complete our online application at : www.pacificbattleship.com/volunteer and click on Sign Up Today! For more information on the museum check out our website at http://www.pacificbattleship.com or download our Battleship Iowa App for iPhone and Android from the Play Store or the App Store.
Date Posted: 2024-02-22
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Flexible Schedule
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San Pedro, CA 90731
Join the crew! During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Battleship IOWA is taking multiple precautions to remain operational in full compliance with all City, County, and State mandates. Please contact our Volunteer Services Manager, Sue Schmidt for more information: volunteer@labattleship.com or messages only at: (877) 446-9261 x 5. * We are currently accepting volunteers in the Tour Department for all shifts. While we are in particular need of folks willing to work afternoon shifts, we are flexible and excited to speak with you! Start the process by completing our online application at: www.pacificbattleship.com/volunteer and clicking on Sign Up Today! Have you got a passion for battleships, naval, or military history? Are you fascinated by all things nautical or by the grace and might of one of the world’s greatest fighting machines designed before digital technology? Do you like to share your passion and interests with others? Battleship IOWA needs folks with excellent communication skills as Tour Guides 7 days a week. Morning and afternoon shifts available. In addition to our General Tour, interested guides have the opportunity to focus on a variety of specialized tours including engineering, gunnery, history, and life at sea. Learn about the ship’s construction, service history, weapons, navigation, and propulsion systems, as well as life aboard during WWII, The Korean War, and the Cold War. Become part of a diverse and knowledgeable crew. Interviews are arranged by appointment. Requirements: Guides must be at least 18, or 16 with a parent or guardian present who is at least 18. There is no age limit, but you must have stamina and be able to handle ladders (more like stairs, but a bit steeper and with railings) to work along the tour route. Qualified folks with mobility challenges should contact the Volunteer Coordinator about accommodation. Scheduling is flexible, with a minimum requirement of 16 hours per month. Benefits: As a PBC volunteer, you are joining the crew of the Battleship IOWA, one of the fastest growing new museums in Los Angeles. We are a community that is sustained by the drive to preserve and interpret this iconic and unique piece of history for generations to come. You will work with a dedicated and highly motivated group of volunteers from multiple generations including veterans who served aboard the Battleship IOWA. Our crew members enjoy a host of social activities including potlucks, field trips, special lectures and behind the scenes tours of areas of the ship that are not open to the general public. Volunteers receive a discount in our ship’s store and in some area restaurants and businesses. Our volunteers are also recognized with a variety of awards and ceremonies that celebrate milestones of service and outstanding accomplishments. (Some of these activities are currently on hold due to the pandemic.) If you take the leap and join our crew, you are guaranteed to meet amazing people, have fun, and enjoy the satisfaction of being part of something important, something bigger than the sum of its parts. We strive for excellence in restoration, interpretation, education, and running this organization as a viable non-profit business that’s in it for the long haul. Come be a part of history today! Processing and Training: Prospective volunteers must complete the online application at the link listed below. Prospects may apply and interview for multiple opportunities, but acceptance is determined by each department head. New volunteers are paired with a Sponsor on their first day and are expected to attend a one day orientation class offered each month. Departmental training is provided through one-on-one mentorship. Training will be provided in Salesforce data entry. To start the process, please complete our online application at : www.pacificbattleship.com/volunteer and click on Sign Up Today! For more information on the museum check out our website at http://www.pacificbattleship.com or download our Battleship Iowa App for iPhone and Android from the Play Store or the App Store.
Date Posted: 2024-02-22
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Flexible Schedule
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San Pedro, CA 90731
The Battleship IOWA is currently OPEN to the public with COVID safety protocols in place and we are actively soliciting volunteers to work with us in most departments. We encourage you to start the process by completing our online application at: www.pacificbattleship.com/volunteerand clicking on Sign Up Today! We also ask volunteer prospects interested in this opportunity to please submit a resume to: volunteer@labattleship.com The Battleship IOWA museum seeks volunteer bookkeepers to assist in the Accounting Department. This is not for individuals new to accounting, but requires individuals with existing accounting skills and experience who are willing to make a regular, minimum commitment of 1 day per week. Duties and responsibilities may include: Run daily recon reports from Convergence, to excel files on Google Drive : This report will help us to reconcile daily reports with actual payment received Scan & email invoices for approval. Enter approved invoices on QuickBooks. Assist on weekly aging report, check run, and mailing out checks. Follow up documents from new vendors (such as W9 form) and provide PBC documents to our vendors/customers as requested. Run monthly affiliate sale reports from Convergence, enter invoice on QuickBooks. Scan, store, and upload documents; such as credit card statements etc., on Google Drive. Prepare monthly invoices and send to vendors. Filing documents (as needed). Requirements: Excellent communication including written and verbal skills Knowledge of accounting principles. The ability to analyze figures and basic mathematical ability are expected. Strong analytical skills - must be able to trouble shoot. Microsoft Office Suite & office equipment. Proficiency in Excel Familiar with some accounting software, not necessary QuickBooks. Some college education. Prospective volunteers must be comfortable with ship ladders (more like stairs, but a bit steeper and with railings) *CPAs and individuals with advanced accounting skills are also sought and may be assigned special projects pending consultation with the CFO. Benefits: As a PBC volunteer, you are joining the crew of the Battleship IOWA, one of the fastest growing new museums in Los Angeles. We are a community that is sustained by the drive to preserve and interpret this iconic and unique piece of history for generations to come. You will work with a dedicated and highly motivated group of volunteers from multiple generations including veterans who served aboard the Battleship IOWA. Our crew members enjoy a host of social activities including potlucks, field trips, special lectures and behind the scenes tours of areas of the ship that are not open to the general public. Volunteers receive a discount in our ship’s store and in some area restaurants and businesses. Our volunteers are also recognized with a variety of awards and ceremonies that celebrate milestones of service and outstanding accomplishments. (Some of these activities are currently on hold due to the pandemic.) If you take the leap and join our crew, you are guaranteed to meet amazing people, have fun, and enjoy the satisfaction of being part of something important, something bigger than the sum of its parts. We strive for excellence in restoration, interpretation, education, and running this organization as a viable non-profit business that’s in it for the long haul. Come be a part of history today! Processing and Training: Prospective volunteers must complete the online application at the link listed below. Prospects may apply and interview for multiple opportunities, but acceptance is determined by each department head. New volunteers are paired with a Sponsor on their first day and are expected to attend a one day orientation class offered each month. Departmental training is provided through one-on-one mentorship. Training will be provided in Salesforce data entry. To start the process, please complete our online application at : www.pacificbattleship.com/volunteer and click on Sign Up Today! For more information on the museum check out our website at http://www.pacificbattleship.com or download our Battleship Iowa App for iPhone and Android from the Play Store or the App Store.
Date Posted: 2024-02-22
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Flexible Schedule
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San Pedro, CA 90731
Description This is a front line customer service position that requires a degree of comfort and facility with various mobile devices. Located on the main deck of the battleship, the person in this position handles all touchless ticketing sales. It involves redeeming online pre-purchased tickets, and also talking folks through the process on their mobile devices if they have not bought their tickets yet. It requires patience, grace, and a great sense of humor. It's good fun! The guests are excited to be at the ship and generally come with a positive attitude. There is limited cash handling with this position, and a background check is required, as with all new volunteers. Members of our Tour Department greet our guests at the Quarter Deck and direct them to Ticketing. This is a fun position, but only for the right prospect. You have to be comfortable with the tech. The crew is great and the other volunteers will walk you through anything you need to know. We follow LA County COVID-19 safety protocols. Minimum Requirements: Prospective volunteers should be at least 18 years of age. The minimum commitment is 1/2 day per week. Other qualifications include: Excellent customer service attitude. You must maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times communicate effectively both verbally and written be able to listen and respond to a guest or fellow employee, multitask and prioritize, and maintain a high level of professionalism Ability to work independently Decent knowledge of mobile devices including phones and tablets, and open to learning ticketing system/sales software Honesty and integrity must be a given Benefits: As a PBC volunteer, you are joining the crew of the Battleship IOWA, one of the fastest growing new museums in Los Angeles. We are a community that is sustained by the drive to preserve and interpret this iconic and unique piece of history for generations to come. You will work with a dedicated and highly motivated group of volunteers from multiple generations including veterans who served aboard the Battleship IOWA. Our crew members enjoy a host of social activities including potlucks, field trips, special lectures and behind the scenes tours of areas of the ship that are not open to the general public. Volunteers receive a discount in our ship’s store and in some area restaurants and businesses. Our volunteers are also recognized with a variety of awards and ceremonies that celebrate milestones of service and outstanding accomplishments. (Some of these activities are currently on hold due to the pandemic.) If you take the leap and join our crew, you are guaranteed to meet amazing people, have fun, and enjoy the satisfaction of being part of something important, something bigger than the sum of its parts. We strive for excellence in restoration, interpretation, education, and running this organization as a viable non-profit business that’s in it for the long haul. Come be a part of history today! Processing and Training: Prospective volunteers must complete the online application at the link listed below. Prospects may apply and interview for multiple opportunities, but acceptance is determined by each department head. New volunteers are paired with a Sponsor on their first day and are expected to attend an orientation class offered each month. Training in ticket sales and tracking will be provided. To start the process, please complete our online application at : www.pacificbattleship.com/volunteer and click on Sign Up Today! For more information on the museum check out our website at http://www.pacificbattleship.com or download our Battleship Iowa App for iPhone and Android from the Play Store or the App Store.
Date Posted: 2024-02-22
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Flexible Schedule
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San Pedro, CA 90731
Join the crew! During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Battleship IOWA is taking multiple precautions to remain operational in full compliance with all City, County, and State mandates. Please contact our Volunteer Services Manager, Sue Schmidt for more information: volunteer@labattleship.com or messages only at: (877) 446-9261 x 5. * We are currently accepting volunteers in the Security Department for all shifts. While we are in particular need of folks willing to work afternoon shifts, we are flexible and excited to speak with you. The Security Department at the Pacific Battleship Center is responsible for the Safety and Security of Guests, Staff, and Property. This is accomplished by assessing risks, determining threat levels, and the development and execution of the Safety and Security plan. The security department is also responsible for other duties as assigned. Recognizing that Pacific Battleship Center exists solely for the benefit of the public, both through providing tours and information and by preserving the historic Battleship Iowa, Security's role is multifaceted. We provide the following: A safe and enjoyable experience for our visitors and staff Protection of artifacts aboard the Battleship from loss or damage by vistors and staff First response and emergency coordination in the event of injury Crowd Control Access Control Physical Reception (aft Quarterdeck) including the receiving of shipments and non-tour visitors. Trust, Integrity, Service, and Professionalism are the hallmark of the security staff. Become part of a diverse and knowledgeable crew. We have a good time! Interviews are arranged by appointment. There is no age limit, but you must be at least 18, have good stamina and be able to handle ladders. Scheduling is flexible, with an requested minimum requirement of 16 hours / month. Benefits: As a PBC volunteer, you are joining the crew of the Battleship IOWA, one of the fastest growing new museums in Los Angeles. We are a community that is sustained by the drive to preserve and interpret this iconic and unique piece of history for generations to come. You will work with a dedicated and highly motivated group of volunteers from multiple generations including veterans who served aboard the Battleship IOWA. Our crew members enjoy a host of social activities including potlucks, field trips, special lectures and behind the scenes tours of areas of the ship that are not open to the general public. Volunteers receive a discount in our ship’s store and in some area restaurants and businesses. Our volunteers are also recognized with a variety of awards and ceremonies that celebrate milestones of service and outstanding accomplishments. (Some of these activities are currently on hold due to the pandemic.) If you take the leap and join our crew, you are guaranteed to meet amazing people, have fun, and enjoy the satisfaction of being part of something important, something bigger than the sum of its parts. We strive for excellence in restoration, interpretation, education, and running this organization as a viable non-profit business that’s in it for the long haul. Come be a part of history today! Processing and Training: Prospective volunteers must complete the online application at the link listed below. Prospects may apply and interview for multiple opportunities, but acceptance is determined by each department head. New volunteers are paired with a Sponsor on their first day and are expected to attend a one day orientation class offered each month. Departmental training is provided through one-on-one mentorship. Training will be provided in Salesforce data entry. To start the process, please complete our online application at : www.pacificbattleship.com/volunteer and click on Sign Up Today! For more information on the museum check out our website at http://www.pacificbattleship.com or download our Battleship Iowa App for iPhone and Android from the Play Store or the App Store.
Date Posted: 2024-02-22
