Volunteer Positions and Descriptions

Tour Guide

Job Description

Helps direct and educate school groups about the museum during their visit to the museum. Peak times would be considered during the months of September-November (fall semester) and February-June (spring semester).

Minimum Qualifications

• Reliable with a strong work ethic
• Retains knowledge about museum and all current exhibits
• Ability to lead a large group
• Has the capability of speaking well in public; particularly with large crowds

Exploration Station Educator

Job Description

Helps run the station by encouraging interactive learning and teach visitors about the available activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Reliable with a strong work ethic
• Retains knowledge about museum and all current exhibits
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and enthusiasm as you will be closely interacting with all museum visitors
• Ability to lead a large group
• Has the capability of speaking well in public; particularly with the younger visitors
• Have a passion for science and the importance of educational exploration

Gift Shop Assistant

Job Description

Helps operate the internal works of the museum gift shop alongside gift shop manager with cash register; organize displays, stocking merchandise, inventory, paperwork, answering phones, etc. Shifts are available throughout the day with a preferred minimum of three (3) hours.

Minimum Qualifications

• Reliable with a strong work ethic
• Retains knowledge about museum and all current exhibits
• Ability to run a cash register, telephone and display boards
• Capable of working with customers with any questions they may have about museum and merchandise
• Prefer someone with open availability throughout the day

Special Events Assistant

Job Description

Helps create, implement and maintain special events at the museum. These events include events for the museum visitors’ such as Science Saturday, events for current volunteers’ such as the Recognition Banquet and fundraiser’s for the museum.

Minimum Qualifications

• Reliable with a strong work ethic
• Ability to work as a team and has the ability to take on projects wholeheartedly
• Ability to lead, train and maintain order from others
• Has the capability of speaking well in public; particularly with large crowds
• Well-organized and holds a “go-getter” attitude
• Holds a desire to work in journalism, special event coordination, public relations or business management

Clerical Support/Receptionist

Job Description

Helps operate the internal works of the museum with paperwork, typing, answering phones, etc. Shifts are available throughout the day with a preferred minimum of three (3) hours.

Minimum Qualifications

• Reliable with a strong work ethic
• Retains knowledge about museum and all current exhibits
• Ability to type documents within museum’s computer programs (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Capable of answering and learning telephone etiquette for the museum
• Prefer someone with open availability throughout the day (position operates during operating hours Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 10am-3pm)

Exhibit Presenter

Job Description

Helps run the mainframe of the museum by helping with museum exhibits by interacting with visitors, encourage experiential learning and promote science education. Presenters must also be willing to learn about the maintenance and repair of custom interactive exhibits, assist with weekly preventative maintenance and detail cleaning and assist with the development, fabrication and installation of new exhibits.

Minimum Qualifications

• Reliable with a strong work ethic
• Retains knowledge about museum and all current exhibits
• Thorough and meticulous with good attention to detail
• Ability to lift 75 pounds, climb ladders and experience with power/hand tools
• Ability to maintain a positive\
• Has the capability of speaking well in public; particularly with large crowds
• Have a passion for science education; prefer one seeking a science education

Welcome Desk Representative

Job Description

Job Description

Helps staff the visitor services desk, greet visitors and answer questions about museum programs, exhibits & events, memberships and gift store; sell admissions, memberships, gift store items at front desk, maintain the Terre Haute Children’s Museum’s visitors’ first impression by working the door/welcome desk. Greet visitors and answer questions about the Terre Haute area, the museum and current exhibits/activities/programs. Perform other duties such as running errands, stocking, answering phones, administrative assistance as time allows.

Minimum Qualifications

• Reliable with a strong work ethic
• Retains knowledge about Terre Haute area, museum and all current exhibits
• Can maintain a friendly attitude
• Can multitask and willing to learn computer register system
• Retail or customer service experience preferred
• Prefer someone with open availability throughout the day (position operates during operating hours

Education Program Assistant

Job Description

Helps to assist presenters prior, during and post program and interact with visitors during program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Reliable with a strong work ethic
• Pleasant and professional manner
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to follow directions well
• Capable of interacting with crowds; particularly the younger visitors

Education Program Presenter

Job Description

Plans and runs programs for the museum while interacting with the museum visitors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Reliable with a strong work ethic
• Has previous experience in teaching science & exploration
• Ability to present in front of large crowds; specifically the younger visitors

Resource/Visitors Center Assistant

Job Description

Provide for the visitors information about the museum, Terre Haute area and answer questions about the museum.

Minimum Qualifications

• Reliable with a strong work ethic
• Retains knowledge about Terre Haute area, museum and all current exhibits
• Can maintain a friendly attitude while working as he or she will be the first impression of the museum
• Prefer someone with open availability throughout the day (position operates during operating hours Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 10am-3pm)

Family Integrators

*Family Volunteering Opportunity*

Job Description

The family integrators of the museum provide the opportunity for families and volunteers to interact with one another with all exhibits. Families help visitors feel welcomed and involved. Families play throughout the museum (mainly through your child’s preference). While playing, families should be aware of visitor’s around them, make conversation and invite others to join in play. Family Integrators help to bring the museum a welcoming face and encourages interaction with the exhibits.

Minimum Qualifications

• Reliable with a strong work ethic
• Retains knowledge about museum and all current exhibits
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and enthusiasm as you will be closely interacting with all museum visitors
• Ability to greet and approach strangers to join in on activities

Birthday Party Assistant

Job Description

Job Description Greet and work with children & parents during parties (primarily weekends), assist in set up and break down of birthday parties, educate party attendees about the included science activity, serve as the lead person throughout the party and responsible for the cleanliness of the party room.

Minimum Qualifications

• Reliable with a strong work ethic
• Retains knowledge about museum and all current exhibits
• Experience working with children preferred, but not required
• Comfortable in presence of parents and children
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and enthusiasm
• Ability to lead a large group and good communication skills
• Has the capability of speaking well in public; particularly with large crowds
• Weekend availability

Outreach Event Respondent

Job Description

Provide hands-on activities and information to visitors off-site in schools, group meetings, churches, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Reliable with a strong work ethic
• Retains knowledge about museum and all current exhibits
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and enthusiasm as you will be presenting and representing the Terre Haute Children’s Museum and future members/visitors
• Ability to lead a large group
• Has the capability of speaking well in public; particularly with large crowds
• Personal responsibility for transportation is required

High School Coordinator

Job Description

Field and follow up on inquiries about internships, help with screening of applicants, manage records of prospective/active high school volunteers, coordinate with Volunteer Coordinator on administrative duties, supervise and act as mentor all high school volunteers and manage intern evaluations and help plan recognition event with the Special Events Assistant(s).

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to work independently
• Reliable with a strong work ethic
• Proficient in PC software programs (e.g, Word, Excel)
• Experience working with teens and volunteer programs
• Strong organizational, oral and written skills

Volunteer Services Assistant

Job Description

Help greet volunteers (current and new) while sustaining a positive and welcoming presence. Assistant will also enter volunteer records into the database, prepare manuals/agendas for volunteer trainings, schedule volunteers via e-mail and telephone.

Minimum Qualifications

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Reliable with a strong work ethic
• Proficient in PC software programs (Word, Excel)
• Volunteering experience is preferred
• Pleasant and professional manner
• Excellent communication skills

Arts & Crafts Assistant

Job Description

Interact with visitors, teaching children and families how to create and explore with arts and crafts. Volunteers will also engage visitors in various projects and help maintain order and monitor for safety.

Minimum Qualifications

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Reliable with a strong work ethic
• Experience working with children preferred, but not required
• Comfortable in presence of parents and children
• Willingness to learn variety of art activities
• Ability to attract and interact with visitors
• Able to be independent in monitoring, presenting, preparing, instructing, cleaning up activities

Special School Programs Facilitator

Job Description

Host activity stations throughout the museum during special programs, direct arts and craft activities and help with set-up and break-down for activity stations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Attend training sessions for each special program
• Be available to volunteer during special programs
• Be knowledgeable about subject matter of special programs (reference materials available at trainings)
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Reliable with a strong work ethic
• Experience working with children preferred, but not required
• Comfortable in presence of parents and children

Floor Monitor

Job Description

This is an excellent way to gain experience in museum science. You will have the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the daily operation of the museum as you interact with our guests. Monitors are responsible for ensuring our have the best experience possible.

Minimum Qualifications

• Reliable with a strong work ethic
• Experience working with children preferred, but not required
• Comfortable in presence of parents and children
• Retains knowledge about museum and all current exhibits
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and enthusiasm as you will be closely interacting with all museum visitors
• Ability to greet and approach strangers to join in on activities

Storyteller

Job Description

Storytellers are needed to read stories to our visitors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Reliable with a strong work ethic
• Experience working with children preferred, but not required
• Comfortable in presence of parents and children
• Retains knowledge about museum and all current exhibits
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and enthusiasm as you will be closely interacting with all museum visitors
• Ability to greet and approach strangers to join in on activities

Wheels of Wonder Demonstrator

Job Description

Teenage volunteers provide important visitor services to the museum’s guests by facilitating visitors with the exhibits, assist with special events and present an art and science cart filled with on-the-spot experiments & exploration demonstrations.

Minimum Qualification

• Be a current high school student, 13-17 years of age
• Reliable with a strong work ethic
• Experience working with children preferred, but not required
• Comfortable in presence of parents and children
• Retains knowledge about museum and all current exhibits
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and enthusiasm as you will be closely interacting with all museum visitors
• Ability to greet and approach strangers to join in on activities

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