Opportunities From: East Mississippi HUB for Volunteers and Nonprofits

Audio Visual (AV) Volunteer
Position Description
Purpose: To enhance the visitor experience and further the mission of the Mississippi Arts +
Entertainment Experience. AV Volunteers may assist with set up and breakdown equipment as used for
event productions.

Responsibilities may include:

• Setting up and testing sound and video equipment before events, broadcasts, or recordings
• Breaking down + transporting sound and video equipment after events, broadcasts, or
recordings
• Operate, monitor, and adjust audio, video, lighting, and broadcast equipment to ensure
consistent quality.
• Interacting with computers both Mac and PC platforms
• Basic video camera operation
Qualifications:
• Show excellence, integrity, passion, and respect while interacting with visitors
• Agreeable personality and relate well to people of all ages and backgrounds
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Dependable, flexible and ability to multitask

Requirements: Successfully complete all training and adhere to appropriate dress code. Should be
able to stand and walk for short periods of time both indoors and outdoors. Some heavy lifting
required. Knowledge of AV equipment preferred.

Time Commitment: Varied per event. Most shifts are approximately 3 hours. Minimum of twenty
(20) hours of volunteer service per year are required to remain on the active volunteer list.
Benefits:
• The satisfaction of volunteering at one of the most unique museum experiences in the nation
• Volunteer enrichment/activities provided by The MAX
• A lifelong learning opportunity. All training and training-related materials provided by The
MAX
• Documented volunteer service for work or school credit
• A 10% discount in The MAX Store
Reports to: The MAX Staff + Volunteer Manager + AV Manager when assigned

Purpose: To enhance the visitor experience and further the mission of the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience. Gallery Guides may be located at assigned stations, circulating through the museum, or moving with an assigned group.

Responsibilities may include:

 Connecting with visitors by greeting and communicating pleasantly and effectively  Providing on-the-spot customer service to visitors  Giving clear directions to admissions, store, comfort stations, and other areas as needed Learning and sharing knowledge about museum exhibits  Delivering up-to-date information about current exhibits and special events

Qualifications:

 Show excellence, integrity, passion, and respect while interacting with visitors  Enthusiastic and knowledgeable in sharing information regarding The MAX  Ability to interact with the public while remaining courteous at all times  Agreeable personality and relate well to people of all ages and backgrounds  Excellent communication and listening skills  Ability to easily transition from one assigned role to another  Be dependable

Requirements: Successfully complete all training and adhere to appropriate dress code. Should be able to stand and walk for short periods of time.

Time Commitment: Continuous service assignment (preferred commitment 2 or more shifts per month). Shifts: Tuesdays through Saturdays 10 a.m.–1 p.m. or 1–4 p.m.; Sundays 1–4 p.m. There may be nighttime opportunities for service with special events. Minimum of twenty (20) hours of volunteer service per year are required to remain on the active volunteer list

apply online at www.msarts.org/volunteer