Purpose/Objective:
The person filling the position of Victorian House Museum host will serve as the friendly and helpful public face of the Victorian House Museum—the first and last person patrons will interact with on their visit. Volunteers at the Victorian House Museum support our mission of educating people about and celebrating the history of Cedar Falls.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: welcoming visitors, answering questions, answering the phone, monitoring visitor activity, taking care of gift shop sales, and securing the building.
Shifts are 3 hours long, 10:00-1:00 and 1:00-4:00 pm on Saturdays or 1:00-4:00 pm on Sundays. The Victorian Home is open from February to mid December.
Knowledge of Cedar Falls history is a plus, but not a requirement. Training will be provided.
Qualifications:
Because the historic house side of our building has no elevator, this would be a difficult position for people who use a wheelchair. Accommodations for people with other disabilities will be considered.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Friendly and helpful attitude
• Reliability and responsibility are essential
• A general understanding of, and an ability to communicate, the history of the Victorian House Museum
• A general understanding of, and an ability to communicate, the Cedar Falls Historical Society’s mission
• Prior cashier experience is helpful
• Volunteers age 18 and older are welcome
• Volunteers must complete the Victorian House host training orientation to volunteer in the position
Leadership Opportunity:
Serving as a host at the Victorian House also means serving as an ambassador and advocate for the museum and the Cedar Falls Historical Society, in the greater community.
Dates needed: February thru mid-December, Saturday mornings and afternoons, and Sunday afternoons
Check out this short video interview with the Cedar Falls Historical Society to learn more about this opportunity!
