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ORGANIZATION: Harbor History Museum

Schoolhouse

A Gallery Educator leads students on field trips through the museum galleries. They share the history of the Gig Harbor area and guide students to engage with our artifacts and other materials. The educator does not lecture but facilitates interaction and exploration. Educators must be comfortable working with and adaptable to students from kindergarten to 12th grade from diverse backgrounds. This position requires the ability to keep to a schedule and be flexible with changing needs and situations. Volunteers will need to familiarize themselves with the history of Gig Harbor and the contents of our galleries, including the Midway Schoolhouse and Shenandoah. Field trips are scheduled Wednesday through Friday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.

1 Shift

  • 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST - Spots available: 2

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About Harbor History Museum

Location:

4121 HARBORVIEW DR, GIG HARBOR, WA 98332, US

Mission Statement

Our mission is to create opportunities to experience the history of the Gig Harbor Peninsula. We do this by collecting, preserving and sharing this area's history. Our vision is to be the cornerstone providing a sense of identity for our community.

Description

We provide our community and visitors with a journey through the history of the Gig Harbor Peninsula. The museum contains: permanent exhibit galleries, a Special Exhibitions Gallery with 4-5 changing exhibits each year, a restored 1893 one-room schoolhouse, a 65-foot purse seine fishing vessel, and the first Thunderbird sailboat ever built. The museum has a resource room and gift shop. A dedicated collections storage area provides safe and secure permanent storage for our permanent collection.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Education & Literacy
Children & Youth, Community, Education & Literacy

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 1 shift

WHERE

Harbor History Museum4121 Harborview DR.Gig Harbor, WA 98332

(47.33734,-122.593)
 

DATE POSTED

October 24, 2024

SKILLS

  • History
  • Teaching / Instruction
  • People Skills
  • Public Speaking

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Wed-Fri: 10am - 2:00 pm

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