Art + Flight Zone Volunteer
Visitor Services Department
The Art + Flight Zone is our special exhibition-themed Flight Zone, an area where children of all abilities can learn about art through play. There will be a number of art and flight related interactives including Museum collections art magnet boards and an art making station. The Art + Flight Zone is located adjacent to the Side Gallery and will have something for kids of all ages!
The Art + Flight Zone Volunteer will work in the Art + Flight Zone, assist visitors with interactives, keep the area clean and organized, and answer visitor questions about space and aviation related topics.
Duties:
- Answer visitor questions about space and aviation related topics
- Resupply the craft table
- Keep the area clean and organized
- Ensure that visitors are using interactives as attended
- Provide welcoming, helpful, and friendly service to all visitors
Knowledge and Skills:
- Energetic, outgoing, and friendly individuals with an enthusiasm and interest in the Museum
- Must be comfortable working around children of all ages
- Ability to succeed in a crowded, noisy atmosphere
- Must be able to stand and/or walk for at least four hours at a time
- Skilled with interacting with the public, retaining a courteous manner at all times
- Speak fluent English; fluency in other languages is a plus
- Maintain a neat personal appearance and adhere to the preferred dress code
- Volunteer must be 15 years of age or older
Training:
Onsite training on the Art + Flight exhibition and related interactives will be provided.
Expected Commitment:
The Museum is open seven days a week, 10am to 5pm, except for the first Thursday of the month when The Museum is open until 9pm. Shifts available are 10:00am to 1:30pm and 1:00pm to 5:00pm, with a special shift on Free First Thursdays from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Art + Flight Zone volunteers are desired to volunteer a minimum of two shifts a month from June 10 through Jan 7, 2024 (weekends only in Fall and Winter)
To apply, please email volunteers@museumofflight.org