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On-Call Security Guard
The role of Security Guard at Sheldon is responsible for the safety and security of visitors, staff, collections, building, and other assets of the Sheldon Museum of Art. Work as a team with Visitor Experience Associates to provide an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere for personnel, volunteers, interns, and visitors. Must be able to walk and/or stand for long periods of time and maintain an alert attention to surroundings.
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Volunteers
Sheldon Museum of Art ignites discovery, inquiry, and connection for people at the University of Nebraska and in the city of Lincoln, the state of Nebraska, the nation, and the world. We move, inspire, and delight through meaningful engagement with great works of art. Volunteers play a vital role in realizing our mission through participation in programs and initiatives that the museum undertakes throughout the year.
Volunteering at Sheldon is a great way to share your love of art with our community. Sheldon’s volunteer opportunities provide critically important support to the museum’s family programs, on- and off-site events, and in-gallery learning experiences. Volunteers commit to at least eight hours of volunteer work each year and participate in required trainings twice per year. Volunteers will be trained in visitor engagement practices and gain insider knowledge of the works of art and exhibitions on view at the museum.
Requirements
- Be 18 years or older and pass a background check
- Commit to a minimum of eight hours of volunteer work per year
- Commit to attending volunteer orientation and exhibition-related trainings twice per year
- Have reliable transportation to programs on- and off-site, and honor assigned volunteer shifts
- Have a desire to enthusiastically interact with people of all ages and backgrounds
Preferred
- Ability to assist with furniture set-up and movement
- Ability to communicate in languages other than English