Special Events Committee

Position Responsibilities:

• Willingness to learn.
• Read background information and prepare for the event.
• Dress in and maintain an historic reproduction costume.
• Work as a team member with staff and volunteers.
• Attend planning meetings and be at setup, tear down and the event.
• If needed, lead one of the event teams (gate, food booth, museum, outbuildings, volunteer, reenactor coordinator, etc.)

Position Boundaries:

• Volunteers must be willing to accept direction from staff and committee chair.
• Work within the scope of the assigned tasks.
• Volunteers are required to direct visitor’s questions to a staff member when unsure of the correct response.

Qualifications:

• Willingness to read and learn new information and skills.
• Positive attitude and excellent communication skills.
• Enjoy working with staff, volunteers and the public.
• Ability to present to small groups of people.
• Self directed and willing to work with minimum supervision.

Training & Supervision:

• Orientation for volunteers will be held periodically throughout the year.
• Informal feedback on volunteer activities will be provided on a regular basis by staff.
• Formal performance evaluations will be conducted in August upon request.

Benefits:

• Unique opportunity to learn about the region’s history and heritage.
• Invitations to volunteer appreciation events.
• Use of the museum’s library.