As a Coat and Parcel Check Volunteer at the Portland Art Museum you will be working alongside the Visitor Services team helping to create a comfortable and welcoming environment for our visitors. This position provides secure storage and return of guest’s personal items while visiting the Museum. This position will be stationed in the coat check area throughout the shift.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Greet guests as they arrive and securely check in their coats, bags, and other belongings.
- Issue numbered tags to guests and ensure that the corresponding tag is securely attached to their items.
- Safely store guest's belongings in an organized manner to prevent damage or loss.
- Retrieve items promptly and accurately when guests return to claim their belongings.
- Address any inquiries or concerns from guests in a polite and helpful manner.
- Keep the coat check area clean and organized.
- Thank guests who are leaving the Museum and invite them to return.
REQUIREMENTS
- All volunteers serve as valued ambassadors of the museum, promoting a welcoming and inclusive environment for all guests, ensuring that every visitor feels respected and appreciated.
- Friendly, approachable and helpful demeanor.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Comfortable working well in a high visitor traffic setting.
- Attention to detail and organizational skills to keep track of coats and belongings accurately.
- Requires prolonged periods of remaining in a stationary position, lifting up to 20 pounds.
- Reaching overhead and bending.
- Comfortable working in a small enclosed workspace.
TIME COMMITMENT
- Shifts needed: Saturdays or Sundays from Noon until 4 pm. (At least a 4 hour shift per month for the next 6 months)
- Occasional evening shifts may be made available for special events.
PERKS OF VOUNTEERING
- Free admission to the Portland Art Museum.
- Free film screenings at PAMCUT.
- 20% Museum Store discount.
- Additional perks depend upon the department hosting volunteers.
1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97205, US
The mission of the Portland Art Museum is to engage diverse communities through art and film of enduring quality, and to collect, preserve, and educate for the enrichment of present and future generations.
Founded in 1892, the Portland Art Museum (PAM) in Portland, Oregon is the only major art museum between Seattle and San Francisco, showcasing the work of artists from across the Pacific Northwest and the globe. A vital cultural destination and educational resource serving audiences who live, work, and visit the region, PAM is internationally recognized for its special exhibitions and encyclopedic collection. Connecting audiences through the arts and engaging with the stories and ideas shaping our present day, the Museum’s diverse programming reflects the passions, values, and creativity of its community. Additionally, the Museum’s film and new media center, PAM CUT // Center for an Untold Tomorrow opened The Tomorrow Theater on Portland’s Eastside in 2023, creating a new home for cinematic storytelling and extending PAM’s reach to another part of the city.
1219 SW Park AvenuePortland, OR 97205
August 27, 2024
