Education
School Programs Educator
Flexible; scheduled according to program times; weekdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
School Programs volunteers are
responsible for delivering exciting and content-rich programs to school
age students (grades pre-K to 12) in the areas of science and social studies.
Those interested in this position should enjoy working with diverse audiences
and possess an eagerness to share museum-based content in a lively, engaging
manner. Training will be provided. Current volunteers include former teachers
as well as other professionals. Flexible schedules, personal and professional
opportunities, and the enjoyment of helping young minds explore Cincinnati
Museum Center are among the many benefits of joining the School Programs
team.
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Exhibits & Museum Planning
Evaluation Assistant
Position times and lengths vary
for each project
Help make Cincinnati Museum Center the best it
can be! Volunteers assist with collecting evaluations, that enable staff
to determine ways to better serve the public. Evaluations are used to
test prototypes for new exhibits and to find out how existing programs
or exhibits are working. Recording answers and assisting with the analysis
are tasks associated with this position. Volunteers should be able to
engage visitors in conversation and have a friendly and outgoing nature.
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Institutional Advancement
Instituional Advancement Assistant
Weekdays between
9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Volunteers assist with filing and
additional light office duties. No prior office experience is required,
but attention to detail and the ability to keep information confidential
is a must. Training will be provided.
Membership Assistant
Weekdays between
9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
In this important position, volunteers
in the Membership Department will be assisting in mail preparation, stuffing
renewal notices, compiling membership cards and inserts for mailing, taking
membership information over the phone and filling out membership forms.
An eye for detail is required. Training will be provided.
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Public Programs & Special Events
Special Events & Exhibits
Flexible schedule
dependent upon event/exhibit
This is the perfect
position for those that like a little variety and spice in their life! Throughout
the year, Cincinnati Museum Center hosts exhibits that travel to different
venues around the country (and around the world). Volunteers working within
these exhibits interact with visitors, facilitate learning, answer questions
and help maintain a safe and enjoyable environment. Museum Center also
has annual special events in which volunteers play an integral part. Snowball
Family Gala is a favorite festivity for families, and the Passport
to the World CultureFests allow guests to experience the music,
art, crafts and food of cultures from around the world. Volunteers assisting
with these events help with registration, lend a hand with craft activities,
provide support to event coordinators, greet guests and provide directional
assistance.
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Visitor Services
Greeter
Weekdays and Weekends
during operating hours
Greeters provide visitors with their
first impression of Cincinnati Museum Center. This position requires volunteers
to be outgoing and friendly and possess the ability to communicate to
small and large groups of all ages. Greeters welcome guests, answer questions,
provide directional assistance and inform visitors of special activities
in the building. Additionally, greeters offer assistance to groups entering
the facility, help to ensure a smooth check-in and lend a hand to get
groups ready to enjoy their day.
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Facility Operations
