Volunteer, Ohio History Center & Ohio Village

The Ohio History Connection's mission is to

Spark Discovery of Ohio's stories.

Embrace the present, share the past and transform the future.

Position: Volunteer, Ohio History Center & Ohio Village

Type: Volunteer

Schedule: Part-time, unpaid 3+-hour shifts. Saturday work may be required for programming.

Location: Ohio History Center, Columbus, OH

Reports to: Volunteer Coordinator

Summary:

Volunteers at the Ohio History Center provide a welcoming environment for all our guests. Interpretive volunteers help lead a variety of educational programs for adult, family and school children both online via Zoom education programs and on site at the Ohio History Center and Ohio Village. Volunteer duties may include: leading museum education program elements, wayfinding, school programming, museum operations, and costumed interpretation for special programs.

Essential Functions:

Onsite:

Greet and welcome visitors

Deliver educational programs for audiences of diverse backgrounds which may include school-age children, young adults, educators, seniors, visitors with special needs, and those for whom English is not their first language.

Ensure program materials are properly handled and maintained

Assist with the set-up and take-down of program materials Online:

Deliver educational programs for audiences of diverse backgrounds which may include school-age children, young adults, educators, seniors, visitors with special needs, and those for whom English is not their first language.

Use Zoom to participate in online educational programs Onsite & Online:

Continually be aware and keep informed about changes on site or in the museum

Represent the site in a professional and courteous manner to members of the visiting public

Interact with program participants and visitors in a positive and engaging manner Required Competencies:

Must be at least 15 years of age of age to volunteer without a guardian

Must complete a background check

Must create and account, log volunteer hours and sign up for volunteer shifts via

Attend volunteer trainings and meetings as needed

Must use their own computer and willing to learn how to use Zoom if helping with a Zoom virtual program

Comfortable speaking in front of groups

Desire to learn about history and share their knowledge

Reliable and punctual

Flexibility, enthusiasm, and an attitude of respect for working with diverse staff and visitors

Physically able to lead tours around the museum Education and Experience Outcomes:

Will learn about the history of Ohio

Will learn to work within a team environment

Will learn about aspects of visitor/hospitality services through training and on-the-job experience

Will gain an understanding of the inner workings of a non-profit museum

Application Instructions

To apply, visit www/ohiohistory.org/jobs and use the Applicant Tracking System to apply. Include resume, cover letter, and applicable application materials. For questions and accommodations, email or call .