Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum

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Basic Information

Address: 1660 Park Avenue San Jose CA, 95191
Phone Number: 408-947-3653

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Additional Information

Background Check: Yes
Population Served: General Public
Ages for Volunteer: 18+
Hours of Service: (Volunteers) 8/month (Interns) 20/week
Days of Service: Wednesday-Sunday
Mission Statement:

The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum is an educational institution that uses trans-disciplinary approaches to increase knowedlge about the past, present, and future, especially related to the diversity and relationships in nature and among cultures.

It provides collection based research and learning for greater public understanding and appreciation of the world in which we live, drawing on the wisdom of ancient traditions and modern science. Its collections, public learning programs, and colllaborative research are inseparably linked to serve a diverse public of varied ages, backgrounds, and knowledge.

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Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
Volunteer and Internship Program
Position Description
Multidisciplinary position working with the Museum Supervisor, Intern/Volunteer Coordinator, as well as staff on events and programs. Interns are responsible for working with museum guests; helping out with monitoring artifacts; giving talks and tours; as well as helping with events within the museum.
 
Essential Functions
-          Provide excellent customer service to guests.
-          Assist staff at events and workshops as well as with general museum operations.
-          Answer general questions about the museum, the collection and Rosicrucian Park.
-          Learn and present gallery talks, tomb tours, and facilitate activities as needed.
-          Monitor the museum by walking the galleries and tomb and reporting any issues to museum management and/or staff.
-          Inform guests of museum rules, as necessary.
-          Help out in any way necessary according to the needs of the museum.
 
Qualifications
-          An interest in Anthropology, Archaeology, Art, History, Egyptology, Museum Studies, Literature, Theatre arts and/or public speaking. 
-          Passion for education.
-          College student with one or more years of education in an applicable field.
-          At least 18 years of age.
-          Some work experience helpful experience does not have to be in area of specialization
 
Any further questions can be directed to our programs department at info@egyptianmuseum.org.