Featured Exhibit Ambassador - Exquisite Creatures Revealed

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Position Summary: Volunteers in the Featured Hall share science and history in the
context of a regularly changing exhibit. Volunteers facilitate educational
demonstrations and activities as well as assist on the exhibit floor with visitor needs
and inquiries. Due to the changing nature ofthe hall, duties may vary considerably
between exhibits.Below is a description of volunteer responsibilities for our
upcoming exhibit,Exquisite Creatures Revealed, on view at OMSI October4th,
2024 - February 17, 2025.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
● Welcome visitors and facilitate the exhibitintroductory theater experience.
● Rotate through stations managing specific gallery spaces.
● Facilitate Exquisite Creatures Revealed -themed activities and
demonstrations for children and adults. Activities could cover a range of
topics including history, culture, art, physics, natural sciences, and more.
● Interact with visitors to help them explore and learn from the Exquisite
Creatures Revealed exhibit.
● Assist staff in the safety and maintenance ofthe hall.
This hall provides an exciting, evolving, and changing environment. Volunteers
will experience OMSI and science from an insider's perspective!
Knowledge and Skills:
● Skillful in facilitating exhibits and explaining scientific and historical
information in an age-appropriate manner.
● Strong communication and customer service skills.
● Able to maintain a calm, pleasant, and cheerful demeanor in a variety of
atmospheres and crowd levels.
● Able to listen to and communicate with people of diverse backgrounds,
education levels, and ages.
Position Title: Featured Exhibit Ambassador Department: Museum Education
- Exquisite Creatures Revealed
Reports To: Featured Educators Location: OMSI Museum - Water Ave
● Dependable and punctual.
● Self-directed and willing to take initiative.
● Must present a professional appearance.
● Willing to follow OMSI rules and procedures.
Schedule and Support:
● Minimum number of hours: 4 hours, every other week
● Attend the following trainings or classes:
○ Volunteer Orientation & Emergency Protocols
○ Mandatory Reporter Training
○ Hazardous Communication Training
○ Exquisite Creatures Revealed -specific Exhibit Training

Volunteer Benefits:
● Training, professional development opportunities, and a lifelong learning
experience.
● Admission forthe volunteerto museum exhibits and attractions based on
availability.
● An OMSI Family Membership upon completion of 50 hours of volunteer
service.
● Discounts in the OMSI Science Store and on-site restaurants.
● The opportunity to meet new people and learn more about science and
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