Position Purpose
Our exhibits help children learn through play. We have STEM and Arts & Culture exhibits. Volunteers will learn how these exhibits operate. Volunteers will clean and maintain our exhibits. Duties include dusting, wiping surfaces, and vacuuming. Volunteers will also care for our props. Props care includes washing and laundry.
Position Summary
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Learn about museum exhibit care
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Support exhibit staff in routine cleaning and maintenance with the following
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Vacuuming
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Wiping down surfaces
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Dusting
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Disinfecting exhibit props
Position Requirements
Required skills:
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Must be at least 16 years old
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Background check required for anyone 18 years old or older
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Follow Museum & Theatre COVID safety guidelines
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Engage respectfully with everyone
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Strong communication skills
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Can follow exact instructions
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The ability to work with a team or independently
Preferred skills (one or more of the following) :
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Some Experience cleaning
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Some experience using cleaning solutions
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Ability to use a ladder
Time Commitment
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Monday or Tuesday between 1pm and 4pm
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Minimum 2-3 hours a week for a minimum of 3 months
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Training and onboarding: 4 hours
Working Conditions
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Masks must be worn during required sessions
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Comfortable working in noisy environments (ear protection will be provided if needed)
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Bending and kneeling may be required
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Will handle toxic chemicals
Benefits
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Receive 2 person membership after 25 hours of service volunteers
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Receive 4 museum and 4 theatre tickets annually
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Ongoing training opportunities
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Free Parking
Please email all questions to volunteer@kitetails.org.
The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine is an equal opportunity employer. We prioritize diversity amongst our team and leadership, and we strongly encourage people of all traditionally marginalized identities to apply. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.
We are committed to making our facilities and programs accessible and safe for all members of our community, staff, and volunteers. We are actively working to increase accessibility and usability of our website, building, and educational activities. Supervisors work collaboratively with employees to make accommodations and modifications to accommodate the employee’s needs, including physical changes, assistive technologies, accessible communications, and policy enhancements. In doing so, we adhere to the available standards and guidelines and, in many cases, go beyond the guidelines to uphold our philosophy that our staff should have a safe and welcoming work environment where they can learn and grow. For a full description of our facility’s accessibility, please visit: www.kitetails.org/accessibility
