Preparing for a Museum Career
Interested in finding
out what museum work is like? Volunteer and student staff positions
can introduce you to the range of skills, knowledge and experience
needed to pursue a museum position. Many of the museum's current
senior staff started out as volunteers or student staff members.
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Learning New Skills
For student and volunteer
staff members, museum duties often involve training in a wide variety
of new skill areas, including computer applications (graphics, word
processing, database), public speaking, research, program development,
artifact handling, publicity, and woodworking. New senior staff
members often improve and expand their skills as they apply their
knowledge and experience to new situations.
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Becoming an Integral Part of a Great Place
All staff members, paid
and volunteer, do important, essential work. This ensures that we
maintain a high standard of public service.
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