Volunteer, Ohio History Center & Ohio Village
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Job Location:
Columbus, NE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Ohio History Connections mission is to
Spark Discovery of Ohios stories.
Embrace the present share the past and transform the future.
Position: Volunteer Ohio History Center & Ohio Village
Type: Volunteer
Schedule: Part-time unpaid 3-hour shifts. Saturday work may be required for programming.
Location: Ohio History Center Columbus OH
Reports to: Volunteer Coordinator
Summary:
Volunteers at the Ohio History Center provide a welcoming environment for all our guests. Interpretive volunteers help lead a variety of educational programs for adult family and school children both online via Zoom education programs and on site at the Ohio History Center and Ohio Village. Volunteer duties may include: leading museum education program elements wayfinding school programming museum operations and costumed interpretation for special programs.
Essential Functions:
Onsite:
- Greet and welcome visitors
- Deliver educational programs for audiences of diverse backgrounds which may include school-age children young adults educators seniors visitors with special needs and those for whom English is not their first language.
- Ensure program materials are properly handled and maintained
- Assist with the set-up and take-down of program materials
Online:
- Deliver educational programs for audiences of diverse backgrounds which may include school-age children young adults educators seniors visitors with special needs and those for whom English is not their first language.
- Use Zoom to participate in online educational programs
Onsite & Online:
- Continually be aware and keep informed about changes on site or in the museum
- Represent the site in a professional and courteous manner to members of the visiting public
- Interact with program participants and visitors in a positive and engaging manner
Required Competencies:
- Must be at least 15 years of age of age to volunteer without a guardian
- Must complete a background check
- Must create and account log volunteer hours and sign up for volunteer shifts via Track It Forward
- Attend volunteer trainings and meetings as needed
- Must use their own computer and willing to learn how to use Zoom if helping with a Zoom virtual program
- Comfortable speaking in front of groups
- Desire to learn about history and share their knowledge
- Reliable and punctual
- Flexibility enthusiasm and an attitude of respect for working with diverse staff and visitors
- Physically able to lead tours around the museum
Education and Experience Outcomes:
- Will learn about the history of Ohio
- Will learn to work within a team environment
- Will learn about aspects of visitor/hospitality services through training and on-the-job experience
- Will gain an understanding of the inner workings of a non-profit museum
Application Instructions
To apply visit www/ and use the Applicant Tracking System to apply. Include resume cover letter and applicable application materials. For questions and accommodations email or call .
Key Skills
- Fundraising
- Communication skills
- Physical Examinations
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Computer Literacy
- Grant Writing
- Music Therapy
- Memory Care
- Public Speaking
- Volunteer Management
- Writing Skills
About Company
Explore Ohio history through stories, photos, videos, and events. The Ohio History Connection champions all Ohio history, including the 50+ historic sites across Ohio.
