The University of Arizona
 

Museum Interpreter Program at ASM

Background

Arizona State Museum (ASM), a part of the University of Arizona, is the oldest and largest anthropology museum in the region, a Smithsonian affiliate and the state’s premier research museum. ASM promotes understanding of and respect for the peoples and cultures of the greater Southwest and northern Mexico.

To provide a deeper and more satisfactory museum experience for our visitors, ASM has a Museum Interpreter program. Museum Interpreters work in the museum’s temporary exhibition galleries greeting visitors and answering questions. Some Museum Interpreters also give guided tours of the exhibitions.

The Museum Interpreter program is part of the Public Programs Department and is overseen by Lisa Falk, Director of Education.

Museum Interpreter Position Description

Duties
  • Greet visitors
  • Answer visitor questions
  • Give tours (this is optional)
  • Help maintain hands-on areas
  • Help keep an eye out for security or other problems
Requirements

The Museum Interpreter must:

  • Be an ASM member
  • Have good communication skills
  • Have good people skills; be out-going and friendly
  • Have an interest in art and anthropology (other cultures)
  • Have an interest in Native American history and culture
  • Be prompt and reliable
  • Be able to work a 3 hour shift once a week (Monday–Sunday afternoons or Saturday morning) through May 2007 (we will work with vacation schedules)
  • Can and will attend all trainings and try to attend related programming at the museum
Benefits

The Museum Interpreter will:

  • Learn about Native American culture
  • Receive free or discounted entrance to certain museum programs
  • Receive a discount in the museum store
  • ASM membership benefits
  • Become a part of the ASM family
  • Enjoy talking with museum visitors

Museum Interpreter Shifts and Training

Currently we have no training scheduled. Please check back in Fall 2008.

Museum Interpreters will be scheduled for Sunday-Friday for a 3-hour shift from 12:30-3:30 pm or on Saturday from 10:00 am-1:00 pm or 1:00-4:00 pm. Trainings will be scheduled at various times tbd.

A new training session will be scheduled in the late fall, as needed. Museum Interpreters are also encouraged to attend lectures and other related programs offered in conjunction with the exhibitions.

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