Position Descriptions

We are currently recruiting volunteers for the following opportunities. Other volunteer positions are available throughout the year and will be posted as they become available.

SAM=SAM Downtown
SAAM=Seattle Asian Art Museum
OSP=Olympic Sculpture Park

Art Studio

Help children have an enriching educational experience in the hands-on Art Studio. Assist teaching artists with set-up, clean-up, demonstration and use of materials for school groups of thirty students. Experience working with children preferred. Requires excellent communication skills, interest or knowledge of art education, and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all ages.
Weekly or biweekly shifts, October–June, Tuesday–Friday 9:30 am–12:30pm; SAM/SAAM/OSP.

Events Support

Be the host with the most at family programs, members' previews and other special events. Greet guests, usher, check coats and parcels, and assist staff. Requires excellent customer service skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with staff, volunteers and visitors. Physical requirements may include standing for extended periods and lifting up to ten pounds.
Requires 6 shifts per year; weekdays, evenings and weekends; SAM/SAAM/OSP.

Picasso Volunteers

Ensure that all visitors have a positive and enjoyable experience. Volunteers will interact with guests and assist museum visitors in audio guide distribution, coat check, greeting, ticket control and SAM SHOP stations. Requires a warm, professional public presence and customer service orientation, ability to communicate clearly and effectively with staff, volunteers, and visitors, ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to ten pounds. Required training provided; volunteers must attend one of these training sessions:

  • Wednesday, September 15, 11 am–1:30 pm
  • Thursday, September 16, 6–8:30 pm
  • Saturday, September 18, 10 am–12:30 pm


Minimum commitment: weekly or every other week shifts October 2010–January 2011 at SAM:

  • 9:45 am–1:30 pm, 1:15–5:15 pm, 4:45–9 pm, 8:45 pm–12 am First Thursdays
  • 9:45 am–1:30 pm, 1:15–5:15 pm Sundays

SAM SHOP shifts will be available only late November through January.

Visitor Services

Ensure that all visitors have a positive and enjoyable experience. Greet and welcome guests, check coats and belongings, and assist museum visitors. Requires a warm, professional public presence and customer-service orientation, and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with staff, volunteers and visitors, ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 10 pounds. Training provided.
Minimum 2 shifts per month: 10 am–1:30 pm or 1:30–5 pm Wednesdays–Sundays, 5:30–9 pm Thursday and Friday evenings; SAM.

 
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