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Museum host/Docent

Greet, welcome and talk with museum visitors about the Methow Valley, local history, technology, farming, agriculture, mining and geology, local historic sites - and learn about them yourself! As a museum host, you'll interact with guests to the museum, share Methow Valley history, and represent this place we call home to hundreds of visitors from all over the world.

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Hours: Saturday, Sunday, Monday & Tuesday afternoons - 1:30-5:15pm

(Occasionally additional hours as needed & desired to fill in the schedule)

$19.00/hour

Seasonal schedule: May through early October

Sat&Sunday only - May 9&10, May 16&17

Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues - Memorial Day through week after Labor Day, May 23-Sept 13

Sat & Sun only Sept 19. through Oct. 11

(Your college student not home yet? Planning a vacation during the summer? Reach out and we can talk about accomodations.)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

A host enjoys talking & interacting with all kinds of people: children, adults, elders, families, locals & tourists with a courteous, friendly and professional approach.

Light cleaning & tidying in the museum area, including wiping down glass cases, sweeping walks, etc. to care for the museum objects & spaces when things are slow.

Gift shop sales of books & postcards.

Closing the museum and securing the buildings in the evening.

TO APPLY: Send an email with resume and a cover letter to Director@shafermuseum.org

Open until filled.

Assistant Educator

Held at the Shafer Museum with walks to surrounding parks, river, and historic sites, this summer program aims to get kids ages 8-11 hands-on learning skills in our workshop complemented by the tools, equipment and machines held in the museum. Wood-working, sewing, soap carving, butter-making and lots of games will take us back to the turn of the 20th century, but are practical skills for making stuff today. Dressing up and going behind-the-scenes is part of the fun too!

We are hiring one assistant educator. Expand the section below for the description.

TO APPLY, please email a resume and cover letter to director@shafermuseum.org

Assistant Educator

The camp assistant will create a fun, safe and educational experience for the participants, under the direction of the Camp Lead Educator.

Key Responsibilities

· Under the direction of the Lead Educator, assist during two sessions of camp, including providing instruction, set-up and clean- up, guiding camp activities and help for the Lead.

· Follow the schedule of daily camper activities.

· Participate in camp staff training as related to camp educational activities, health, safety, medical, emergency and disciplinary procedures.

· Help in the set up and break down in advance and at conclusion of the two weeks of camp, and the daily preparation and cleaning for the camp spaces.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities

· Ability to pleasantly and positively work with children.

· Ability to be physically active for the duration of the camp day.

· Ability to follow instructions, but also to take initiative to ensure a positive experience for the participants.

· Simple hands-on maker/tinker/building skills, such as building with a hammer & nails for box making, stitching or sewing, or similar, or the ability to learn in advance in order to guide the children are helpful.

Compensation

· Hourly rate is $18-20 depending on experience.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should apply via email by sending a brief cover letter & 1 page resume describing their qualifications to director@shafermuseum.org with the subject line indicating the position. The positions are open until filled.

Final offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check that may include employment history, national criminal background check, and national sex offender registry search.

Okanogan County Historical Society is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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