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Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens Akron, OH:
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Volunteer Opportunities
Guest Services
Hospitality Volunteer – provides customer service, greets guests, orients them and provides direction around the estate.
Molly's Shop Volunteer – assist with retail duties, sales, customer assistance, etc.
Volunteer Receptionist – assists filing, working on projects on a computer
Molly's Café Assistant – prepares several types of foods, working the cash register, customer assistance, etc.
Wedding Guide Volunteer – escorts wedding parties and guests for various needs including photography, ceremonies, and receptions.
Museum & Curatorial
Garden Interpreter – interprets and provides historical information about the development of the estate.
Gate Lodge Host/Hostess – greets and monitors guests at exhibit, serves as admissions clerk and information center when needed.
Manor House Interpreter – interprets the Manor House and all of its interiors.
Nooks & Crannies Interpreter – provides guests a glimpse into the daily lives of the domestic staff work worked at Stan Hywet through interpretation.
Manor Security – provides customer assistance to guests and answers any interpretive questions.
Collections Volunteer – assists in the day-to-day responsibility of preserving, cataloging, restoring and documenting the estate’s collections.
Horticulture
Adopt-A-Plot Garden Volunteer – assists with cultivating and maintaining a perennial plant bed in Stan Hywet’s Great Garden.
Greenhouse Assistant– assists with the sale of plants, staff the greenhouse, and work in the gardens.
Horticulture Volunteer – assists with general gardening duties with the goal of preserving the historical value of Stan Hywet’s gardens.
Horticulture Mower – assists with lawn mowing and trimming throughout Stan Hywet’s 70 acres of grounds.
Outdoor Christmas Light Volunteer – assists in creating holiday light displays throughout Stan Hywet’s 70 acres of grounds.
Conservatory Greeter – provides assistance in the daily operation of exhibits by welcoming visitors to the conservatory and sharing general exhibit information.
Education
Education Assistant– help with all onsite educational programming, special events, adult/youth programming, Brownie/Girl Scout Badge programming, etc.
Current Job Opportunities at Stan Hywet
ReplyDeleteUpdated March 10, 2014
Part-time Openings
2014 Part-time Seasonal Positions
Administrative Coordinator
15 hrs/week, January-September
The Coordinator will assist with the day-to-day administrative activities related to the planning and execution of the Concours d’ Elegance event—the nation’s most iconic celebration of rare and unique automobiles, taking place Sept. 19-21, 2014.. Activities will include scheduling; creating meeting minutes and agendas; processing mailings; preparing presentations and meeting materials; coordinating exhibitors, judges, artists, collectors and sponsors; and other logistical and administrative duties. Position requires heavy database work: therefore prior database experience is required as well as strong computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with an attention to detail and a high level of organization is required. Position is 15 hours per week, February through September.
Interpreter Staff
April-December and Weekends Required
The Interpreter staff position is a part-time seasonal employee hired to conduct guided tours of the Manor House, as well as specialty and grounds tours. The position includes interfacing with guests, communicating the history and relevance of the collection, the architecture and the family. This position will act as a host and is responsible for maintaining the highest level of customer service to ensure that all visitors have a quality experience.
Seasonal Garden Staff
April-December and Weekends Required
The seasonal garden staff position is a part-time seasonal employee of Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, and is responsible for providing direct support for garden areas and daily tasks involved with operations. Responsibilities comprise a wide variety of landscape maintenance duties including weeding, planting, mulching, pruning, watering, etc. Prior experience and knowledge of plant materials and maintenance practices is preferred. Must be able to set up and tear down for special events, operate power equipment related to the job, work outside regardless of weather conditions, frequently carry 50 lbs. , and have a valid driver’s license. Non-traditional hours required.
Café Staff
April-December and Weekends Required
The Cafe Staff is a seasonal employee of Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens responsible for assisting in the day-to-day operations of Molly’s Café. Duties include maintaining a professional attitude and demonstrating a superior level of hospitality skills working with the public, volunteers and staff, operating point of sale system, preparing menu items as required while following all food safety requirements, developing a basic knowledge of Stan Hywet’s tours, rentals, public programs, and membership opportunities and overseeing all visitor activity in the area. Non-traditional hours required. Minimum high school diploma or equivalent and previous food service a plus.
Guest Services Staff
April-December and Weekends Required
The Guest Services staff member is a part-time seasonal employee of Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens and is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day front line activity, maintaining a professional attitude and demonstrating a superior level of hospitality skills when working with the public, volunteer staff, members and fellow employees. The position encompasses a broad range of varying skills, balancing and overseeing all visitor activity. Duties will range from performing work in admissions, outdoor gust service areas, the café and special events.