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OMSI Guest Services Greeter (age 14+) Referral
OMSI is looking for Guest Services Greeter volunteers! Greeters welcome visitors to OMSI as they enter the museum’s exhibit halls and attractions, and provide them with friendly and helpful service to explore OMSI in a safe and welcoming environment. In this particular period, answering questions and stating OMSI protocols as related to COVID-19 will be an important additional aspect of the volunteer opportunity. Detailed training related to these protocols will be provided to volunteers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Greet visitors and welcome them as they enter OMSI
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Encourage guests to follow safety protocols and museum procedures as expressed by Guest Services supervisors and OMSI staff, including social distancing guidelines and wearing protective face coverings
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Direct guests to appropriate lines to redeem pre-purchased tickets or purchase tickets onsite.
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Communicate clear and accurate information about the museum’s exhibits, attractions and policies
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Assisting museum staff with additional guest support as needed, including but not limited to, operating the intro video and regulating the number of guests entering the Featured Hall exhibit.
Knowledge and Skills:
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Strong communication and customer service skills.
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Able to maintain a calm, pleasant, and cheerful demeanor in a variety of atmospheres.
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Able to listen to and communicate with people of diverse backgrounds, education levels, and ages.
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Dependable and punctual.
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Self-directed and willing to take initiative.
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Must present a professional appearance.
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Willing to follow OMSI rules and procedures.
Schedule and Support:
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Shift Times: 10:00 am to 1:30 pm & 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm
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Minimum number of hours: 4 hours per week or 8 hours per month
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Attend the following trainings or classes: Volunteer Orientation, COVID-19 Safety Training, Customer Service Training
Volunteer Benefits:
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Training and a lifelong learning experience.
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Admission for the volunteer to the museum, theater and planetarium shows, and submarine tours.
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An OMSI Family Membership upon completion of 50 hours of volunteer service
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Discounts in the OMSI Science Store and on-site restaurants.
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The opportunity to meet many new people and learn more about OMSI
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is one of the nation's top ten science museums and provides a world-class tourist attraction and educational resource that puts the "WOW!" in science for the kid in each of us. Volunteers support the operation of five exhibit halls and eight science labs and hundreds of interactive exhibits and hands-on demonstrations.
Opportunity Requirements:
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Volunteers must be 14 years of age or older to participate in this opportunity.
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Time committment: at least two 4 hour shifts per month
To apply, complete the registration form or for more information contact Volunteer Engagement at 503 797 4513.
Adult Application Form: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/66198678 and
Teen Application Form: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/685660605
Please allocate approximately 20 - 30 minutes to complete the appropriate form in one sitting, as you will not be able to save your progress.
**This is a Referral Opportunity, which means it is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. Once you express interest, someone from the partner organization should follow up with you shortly to discuss confirming you as a volunteer for this opportunity.
**Please note, your hours may not be recorded in your Hands On Greater Portland account since this is a partner-managed opportunity.
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Age Minimum (with Adult): 14+, Minimum Age:14+
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