Seattle Art Museum: Volunteer Positions

Position Descriptions

The following volunteer positions may be available:

Art Studio

Help children have an enriching educational experience in the hands-on Art Studio. Assist education staff with set-up, clean-up, demonstration and use of materials for school groups of thirty students.

Requirements:

Experience working with children
Excellent communication skills, being able to communicate clearly and effectively with all ages
Interest or knowledge of art education

Weekly shifts:

Tuesday–Friday
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Either at SAAM, SAM, OSP

Education Resource Room Volunteers

Help engage visitors in exploring and experiencing the Family Room (3rd floor), Living Room (4th floor), and Open Studio (Mezzanine) education spaces. Assist with set-up, greeting, clean-up, demonstration and use of resource materials, maintaining order in the space.

Requirements:

Experience working with children preferred
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all ages

Weekly shifts:

Thursday–Friday, 6:00–9:00 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday, 11:00–3:00 p.m.
At SAM

Family Art Activities

Help engage families in hands-on art activities and family-oriented programming at First Free Saturdays, Family Affair, and Family Fun. Assist education staff with set-up, greeting, clean-up, demonstration and use of materials.

Requirements:

Experience working with children preferred
Excellent communication skills
Interest or knowledge of art education
The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all ages

Monthly shifts:

Saturday
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
At SAM (2nd Sat), SAAM (1st Sat), or OSP (3rd Sat)

Greeters

Greet and welcome museum visitors at one of our entrance doors, answer general questions and direct visitors to ticketing, coat check, galleries, SAM SHOP and SAM TASTE.

Requirements:

Ability to stand comfortably for 4 hours
Enjoy interacting with the public in a positive, professional manner
Attend required training sessions (provided by museum)

Minimum Commitment:

Two shifts per month for six months. Available shifts: Sat. or Sun. 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Olympic Sculpture Park Ambassadors

Greet and welcome Olympic Sculpture Park visitors, answer questions and provide information about park programs and attractions.

Requirements:

Ability to move over varied outdoor terrain for 2–3 hours
Enjoy interacting with the public in a positive, professional manner
Attend required training sessions (provided by museum)

Minimum Commitment
Two shifts per month for six months; weekly shifts preferred

Park Stewards

Work with Olympic Sculpture Park Gardener to support and maintain precinct plantings, assist with beach clean-up, and encourage positive visitor interaction in a park environment.

Requirements:

Ability to move over varied outdoor terrain for 2–3 hours
Enjoy interacting with the public, staff and volunteers in a positive, professional manner
Interest in gardening, ecology and natural environment desired

Minimum Commitment
Two shifts per month for six months

SAMbassadors

Greet and welcome museum visitors, answer questions and provide information about the new museum building, programs and activities.

Requirements:

Ability to stand and/or walk comfortably for 2–3 hours
Enjoy interacting with the public in a positive, professional manner
Attend required training sessions (provided by museum)

Minimum Commitment
Two shifts per month for six months; weekly shifts preferred

SAM Gallery: Art Sales and Rental

Bring art and people together! Rent and sell contemporary Northwest art to gallery visitors and museum members, welcome and assist clients with art selection and keep accurate records.

Requirements:

Excellent customer service and communication skills
Ability to lift framed art (up to 10 pounds)
Knowledge of art or sales helpful

Minimum Commitment

Two shifts per month for one year (Monday–Friday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; Thursday, 4–7 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m.–4 p.m.). Located near SAM downtown in the Seattle Tower building, 1220 Third Avenue.

Visitor Services

Ensure that all visitors have a positive and enjoyable experience. Greet and interact with guests, check coats and belongings and assist museum visitors.

Requirements:

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
Ability to lift up to ten pounds.

Training provided.

Minimum Commitment
Two shifts per month: 10:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. or 1:30–5:00 p.m. Tuesday–Sunday; 5:30–9:00 p.m. Thursday–Friday, at SAM

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