Speedway Motors
Volunteer - Museum of American Speed
Speedway Motors, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States, 68501
Join Our Team at The Museum of American Speed
Looking to join our team? Here's what we're looking for! Do you have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for racing and automotive history? Does the thought of working around important vehicles/artifacts from history excite you? Look no further. We are seeking energetic volunteers to enhance our visitor's experience when they come view the collection at the #1 attraction for car lovers in the United States, The Museum of American Speed! We believe strongly in our company values and live them out each day! We work together as One Team across all departments, Choose Positivity in everything we do, put People First, encourage speaking up because You Have a Voice, and above all else we are Driven to Succeed. If you can embrace these values and they align with who you are, then we'd love to chat with you! Here are the specifics: If this sounds like a fit for you, apply today! Assists in the restoration of projects, planning, preparation, design, installation, and de-installation of artifacts for museum displays, exhibition and storage in keeping with museum industry standards Leads guided tours to tell the story of automotive history as it is laid out in the Museum Interacts with guests during Ambassador shifts and answers questions about the collection Perform other duties as assigned Maintain regular and reliable attendance when scheduled We'll take care of you - here's how! Comprehensive training with continuing education Monthly meetings to update volunteer staff on new items at the Museum as well as training on existing areas of the Museum Opportunities to participate in volunteer events such as nights at the movies, appreciation dinners, etc. Volunteer shirts, discounts on Museum apparel, guest admission A wide variety of voluntary opportunities that fit each volunteer's strengths and interests Volunteering Environment In an effort to keep our Speedway Family safe we have implemented safety measures including PPE, temp checks and rigorous cleaning schedules for those that are working on campus. Occasionally lift and carry
Frequent walking and standing and occasional sitting Occasional bending/reaching, twisting, kneeling, squatting and work above shoulder level Must be able to constantly pinch, grasp, fine manipulation with fingers to utilize computer and assist in relocation of displays/artifacts Environmentally controlled work area but may include working outdoors and occasionally work with chemicals, moving mechanical parts, dust and/or grease What you'll need to succeed in this position: Working knowledge of hand and power tools Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and written with all levels of the organization, vendors, and museum guests Has a genuine passion and enthusiasm for racing and automotive history Customer Service oriented skills to give guests a great experience Willingness to help with various events, tasks, jobs that peak interests Volunteer opportunities available: Tour Guide This job is all about interacting with Museum guests and providing a great experience while giving tours! Our guide tours include talking about the history and stories of the collections from races the cars have won, to who owns the car, and much more. If you're great at storytelling and thrive in this type of environment, then this is the job for you! Guided tours can last up to 3.5 hours depending on the tour guide style and the group of guests asking questions. Must be knowledgeable, friendly, and flexible to adapt to the needs of the tour group. Must be comfortable talking in front of groups of approximately 20 people. Must be able to engage with Museum guests for 2-4 hours at a time. Help guide visitors to safety in inclement weather. Will receive training on what to do in medical emergencies. Will be given the tools necessary to effectively give a guided tour and answer questions for guests about the items in the collection. Ambassador This role is all about being the go-to for guests that have questions or need additional information while in the Museum. Museum Ambassadors casually mingle with guests while offering information and answering questions about items in the Museum's collections. Must be able to engage with Museum guests for 2 - 4 hours at a time. Help guide visitors to safety in inclement weather. Will receive training on what to do in medical emergencies. Will be given the tools necessary to effectively answer questions for guests about the items in the collection. Events The Museum hosts all types of events in every shape and size! It takes a team to have a successful event, which is where the Event Assistant role comes into play. If you enjoy being on your feet and always ready to jump in and help where needed, then this is for you! This job includes all duties of an Ambassador as well as: Assisting event staff to ensure guests keep food and drink in the proper areas. Ensuring everything is cleaned up at the end of the event. Occasionally staffing the front entry to ensure only guests of the event are entering outside of normal hours of operation. Light lifting up to 25 lbs at a time and some twisting and bending. Library If you enjoy archiving, research, and organizing photos and news articles, you will love the Library assistance role! A majority of your time will be spent: Sorting through incoming donations. Checking books out and returning them to their proper place. Researching certain books to help determine if they are needed in the collection. Scanning photos or newspaper/magazine articles for the digital archives. Light lifting up to 25 lbs. at a time and some twisting and bending. Restoration Do you love engines and figuring out how to make them work again? As a Restoration Assistant you will be doing plenty of hands-on work that involves getting your hands dirty! You will also put your engine and mechanical knowledge to use while prepping engines to be display ready. This role includes: Cleaning up engines by removing dirt, debris, or polishing/painting to ready them for display. Helping manufacture/source parts that might be missing from items that come in. Assisting in moving vehicles and displays. Must be able to demonstrate appropriate levels of care with handling/moving items/vehicles. Must have a working knowledge of internal combustion engines, mechanical skills, and light carpentry skills. Occasionally lift and carry
Accessioning Are you detail oriented and a pro at organization? Do you have all the patience in the world and have an eye for cool new things that should be in the Museum? If yes, then the Accessioning assistant is just for you. You will do things like: Photographing items that are donated/purchased/loaned to the museum. Entering items into our computer system. Sorting through new collections and organizing the contents. Taking inventory on items in the collection. Researching potential donations/purchases/loans to help determine if they would be of interest. Must be patient, cautious and delicate with items at all times. Light lifting up to 25 lbs. at a time and some twisting and bending. Dusting and Detailing We promise it's more fun than it sounds! If cleaning is your jam and you have patience while doing so, our Dusting and Detailing role is calling your name! Making our displays shine takes special hands as it requires careful handling of items
Looking to join our team? Here's what we're looking for! Do you have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for racing and automotive history? Does the thought of working around important vehicles/artifacts from history excite you? Look no further. We are seeking energetic volunteers to enhance our visitor's experience when they come view the collection at the #1 attraction for car lovers in the United States, The Museum of American Speed! We believe strongly in our company values and live them out each day! We work together as One Team across all departments, Choose Positivity in everything we do, put People First, encourage speaking up because You Have a Voice, and above all else we are Driven to Succeed. If you can embrace these values and they align with who you are, then we'd love to chat with you! Here are the specifics: If this sounds like a fit for you, apply today! Assists in the restoration of projects, planning, preparation, design, installation, and de-installation of artifacts for museum displays, exhibition and storage in keeping with museum industry standards Leads guided tours to tell the story of automotive history as it is laid out in the Museum Interacts with guests during Ambassador shifts and answers questions about the collection Perform other duties as assigned Maintain regular and reliable attendance when scheduled We'll take care of you - here's how! Comprehensive training with continuing education Monthly meetings to update volunteer staff on new items at the Museum as well as training on existing areas of the Museum Opportunities to participate in volunteer events such as nights at the movies, appreciation dinners, etc. Volunteer shirts, discounts on Museum apparel, guest admission A wide variety of voluntary opportunities that fit each volunteer's strengths and interests Volunteering Environment In an effort to keep our Speedway Family safe we have implemented safety measures including PPE, temp checks and rigorous cleaning schedules for those that are working on campus. Occasionally lift and carry
Frequent walking and standing and occasional sitting Occasional bending/reaching, twisting, kneeling, squatting and work above shoulder level Must be able to constantly pinch, grasp, fine manipulation with fingers to utilize computer and assist in relocation of displays/artifacts Environmentally controlled work area but may include working outdoors and occasionally work with chemicals, moving mechanical parts, dust and/or grease What you'll need to succeed in this position: Working knowledge of hand and power tools Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and written with all levels of the organization, vendors, and museum guests Has a genuine passion and enthusiasm for racing and automotive history Customer Service oriented skills to give guests a great experience Willingness to help with various events, tasks, jobs that peak interests Volunteer opportunities available: Tour Guide This job is all about interacting with Museum guests and providing a great experience while giving tours! Our guide tours include talking about the history and stories of the collections from races the cars have won, to who owns the car, and much more. If you're great at storytelling and thrive in this type of environment, then this is the job for you! Guided tours can last up to 3.5 hours depending on the tour guide style and the group of guests asking questions. Must be knowledgeable, friendly, and flexible to adapt to the needs of the tour group. Must be comfortable talking in front of groups of approximately 20 people. Must be able to engage with Museum guests for 2-4 hours at a time. Help guide visitors to safety in inclement weather. Will receive training on what to do in medical emergencies. Will be given the tools necessary to effectively give a guided tour and answer questions for guests about the items in the collection. Ambassador This role is all about being the go-to for guests that have questions or need additional information while in the Museum. Museum Ambassadors casually mingle with guests while offering information and answering questions about items in the Museum's collections. Must be able to engage with Museum guests for 2 - 4 hours at a time. Help guide visitors to safety in inclement weather. Will receive training on what to do in medical emergencies. Will be given the tools necessary to effectively answer questions for guests about the items in the collection. Events The Museum hosts all types of events in every shape and size! It takes a team to have a successful event, which is where the Event Assistant role comes into play. If you enjoy being on your feet and always ready to jump in and help where needed, then this is for you! This job includes all duties of an Ambassador as well as: Assisting event staff to ensure guests keep food and drink in the proper areas. Ensuring everything is cleaned up at the end of the event. Occasionally staffing the front entry to ensure only guests of the event are entering outside of normal hours of operation. Light lifting up to 25 lbs at a time and some twisting and bending. Library If you enjoy archiving, research, and organizing photos and news articles, you will love the Library assistance role! A majority of your time will be spent: Sorting through incoming donations. Checking books out and returning them to their proper place. Researching certain books to help determine if they are needed in the collection. Scanning photos or newspaper/magazine articles for the digital archives. Light lifting up to 25 lbs. at a time and some twisting and bending. Restoration Do you love engines and figuring out how to make them work again? As a Restoration Assistant you will be doing plenty of hands-on work that involves getting your hands dirty! You will also put your engine and mechanical knowledge to use while prepping engines to be display ready. This role includes: Cleaning up engines by removing dirt, debris, or polishing/painting to ready them for display. Helping manufacture/source parts that might be missing from items that come in. Assisting in moving vehicles and displays. Must be able to demonstrate appropriate levels of care with handling/moving items/vehicles. Must have a working knowledge of internal combustion engines, mechanical skills, and light carpentry skills. Occasionally lift and carry
Accessioning Are you detail oriented and a pro at organization? Do you have all the patience in the world and have an eye for cool new things that should be in the Museum? If yes, then the Accessioning assistant is just for you. You will do things like: Photographing items that are donated/purchased/loaned to the museum. Entering items into our computer system. Sorting through new collections and organizing the contents. Taking inventory on items in the collection. Researching potential donations/purchases/loans to help determine if they would be of interest. Must be patient, cautious and delicate with items at all times. Light lifting up to 25 lbs. at a time and some twisting and bending. Dusting and Detailing We promise it's more fun than it sounds! If cleaning is your jam and you have patience while doing so, our Dusting and Detailing role is calling your name! Making our displays shine takes special hands as it requires careful handling of items