City of Dickinson
Job title:
MUSEUM CENTER VOLUNTEER – PALENTOLOGY COLLECTIONS
Company
City of Dickinson
Job description
Job DescriptionDickinson Museum Center Paleontology Volunteers assist staff with a variety of tasks in the lab and collections storage. Volunteers are trained by and work under the direction of Paleontology staff. Training begins with basic tasks and progresses to the more complex at the discretion of staff as skills develop.RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties
- Follow all safety, health, and environment rules
- Work individually or as part of a team on tasks as assigned
- Perform tasks as directed by staff
- Follow project priority as set by staff
- Be courteous and respectful to all Museum visitors, volunteers, and staff members
RELATIONSHIPS
Relation to Others
- Position requires regular contact with the public and employees; must be able to communicate effectively
- Communications may be one-on-one and in small groups
- May assist with orientating new volunteers to the Museum Center
SKILLS
- Paleontology volunteers will be trained by staff and assigned tasks and projects commensurate with exhibited skills at the discretion of staff
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Work is performed within a routine paleontology lab-type environment with minimum exposure to hazardous or unpleasant conditions; please note that dust, noise and vibrating tools are typical in a working paleontology lab; appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and training will be provided by the museum.
- In the paleontology lab the use of PPE as dictated by staff is NOT OPTIONAL. Failure to employ appropriate PPE may result in the volunteer being discharged.
- This volunteer position typically requires: standing, walking, climbing, talking, hearing, and seeing. Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally or exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently.
None Benefited position01Are you at least 16 years old?
- Yes
- No
02I am comfortable working with: Mark all that apply.
- Toddlers (under 5)
- Grades K-6
- Teens
- Adults
- Individuals
- Small Groups (up to 30 people)
- Large Groups (up to 60 people)
- Various cultural/ethnic backgrounds
03Please Mark what days you are available: Mark all that apply.
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
04Please explain if you are able to work mornings, afternoons or evenings on the days you selected.05Why would you like to volunteer for the Dickinson Museum Center?06What do you hope to gain through your experience as a volunteer?07What do you enjoy most n a volunteer assignment? What do you wish to avoid?08Describe any skills or experience you have that you feel would benefit the Museum.09By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the Human Resources staff and hiring department(s). Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. “See resume” is not an acceptable answer to the questions. The Human Resources staff will verify that you meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the job posting, based on the information provided in your application and in these answers.
- Yes, I understand
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Expected salary
Location
Dickinson, ND
Job date
Sun, 29 Dec 2024 08:56:24 GMT
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