Volunteer - Museum of American Speed

About the role

The Museum of American Speed is seeking energetic volunteers to enhance the visitor experience. Volunteers assist in the restoration of projects, lead guided tours, interact with guests, perform other duties as assigned, and maintain regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the restoration of projects, planning, preparation, design, installation, and de-installation of artifacts for museum displays, exhibitions, and storage in keeping with museum industry standards
• Leads guided tours to tell the story of automotive history as it is laid out in the Museum
• Interacts with guests during Ambassador shifts and answers questions about the collection
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance when scheduled

Requirements

• Working knowledge of hand and power tools
• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and written with all levels of the organization, vendors, and museum guests
• Has a genuine passion and enthusiasm for racing and automotive history
• Customer service-oriented skills to give guests a great experience
• Willingness to help with various events, tasks, jobs that peak interests

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs., occasionally up to 200 lbs.
• Frequent walking, standing, and occasional sitting
• Occasionally bending, reaching, twisting, kneeling, squatting, and work above shoulder level
• Must be able to constantly pinch, grasp, fine manipulation with fingers to utilize computer and assist in relocation of displays/artifacts
• Environmentally controlled work area but may include working outdoors and occasionally work with chemicals, moving mechanical parts, dust, and/or grease

Skills

• Communication skills
• Passion for racing and automotive history
• Customer service orientation
• Flexibility and adaptability

Benefits

• Comprehensive training with continuing education
• Monthly meetings to update volunteer staff on new items at the Museum as well as training on existing areas of the Museum
• Opportunities to participate in volunteer events such as nights at the movies, appreciation dinners, etc.
• Volunteer shirts, discounts on Museum apparel, guest admission
• A wide variety of voluntary opportunities that fit each volunteer’s strengths and interests

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Not specified