MOPOP Youth Volunteer Summer Program - (16 years old+) Apply by June 1st!

Position Summary

The Museum of Popular Culture’s (MOPOP) Youth Volunteers will perform various volunteer roles, interact with the diverse visiting population of the museum visitors and staff, get to know other youth interested in the museum field, and learn about career opportunities. We're seeking applicants who are excited about pop culture and who are interested in building their customer service and public speaking skills. Youth will primarily perform three of our standard volunteer positions, including Information Desk, Sound Lab, and our educational POPStops. These roles are an excellent opportunity to be a museum ambassador while building confidence and interpersonal skills. Youth will meet with MOPOP Staff over the course of the summer to learn about museum careers.

Qualities Desired

  • A passion for pop culture.
  • A curiosity for museums, curation, and arts education.
  • Welcoming personality, enthusiasm for customer service, and ability to work with the museum’s diverse visitors.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgement and flexibility should difficult situations arise.
  • Ability to present oneself in a professional manner with regards to personal appearance and hygiene.
  • Punctuality and reliability.

Program Requirements

  • Must be 16 or older, and currently attending high school.
  • July 9- August 20
    • 7 weeks, 3-hour shifts, two or three times a week
  • Attendance every other Wednesday from 10am-3pm is mandatory
    • July 9, 10am-3pm - Orientation & Onboarding
    • July 23, 10am-3pm - Guest Career Talk
    • August 6, 10am-3pm - Guest Career Talk
    • August 20, 10am-3pm - Guest Career Talk & Closing Celebration
  • Within these parameters, you can choose your own schedule. Weekend availability is a plus!
  • The ability to sit or stand for three hours, while interacting with people in a high-stimulus environment (overlapping sounds; voices and music; crowds; moving and colored lights, etc.) That being said, we are flexible to each individual’s physical and sensory needs, and accommodations can be made to fit individual volunteers.
  • Successfully complete a criminal background check and reference check.
  • Apply by June 1, 2025.

For more information and application: https://www.mopop.org/careers/youth-volunteer-summer-session Links to an external site.

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