Opportunities From: Metro United Way's Volunteer Connection

The Museum Educational Ambassador will represent a variety of interests at the Kentucky Historical Society.  Our ambassadors familiarize guests with KHS’s facilities, help with wayfinding, and supply general knowledge during special events and group tours. By having someone dedicated to these responsibilities year-round, operations will go smoother for visitors and staff at KHS. If you like wearing many hats, this is the position for you!

Primary Responsibilities:  Tasks vary widely based on the general need. These jobs will be periodically posted for you to choose from on our Sign Up posting. You can pick and choose which tasks you wish to devote your time to. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

·       welcoming groups to specific sites on KHS Campus (History Center, Kentucky Military History Museum, and Old State Capitol)

·       Engaging groups by displaying investigation stations (educational touch carts)

·       Monitoring various galleries

·       Help facilitating events by interacting with families through hands-on activities.

·       distributing supplies for Learning Labs

Skills Needed to be Successful:   This person should be energetic, enthusiastic, and work well with people of all ages and backgrounds. Communication and wayfinding skills required. Educational, public speaking, or a related background preferred.    

Required Training: Training will differ by job requirement. Some tasks may only require 10 – 15 minute same day onboardings, while other responsibilities may be scheduled 2 – 3 hour orientations.

Required Equipment: Tools and materials vary by task, but all equipment will be provided.

Recommended Time Commitment:  Shifts vary by task and KHS scheduling. We recommend devoting one or two days per week (Tuesday - Friday) as having open availability.

To apply head to history.ky.gov/participate/volunteer 

This year, eager young scholars will share their projects on the theme of Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History, chosen to compliment the United States’ upcoming Semiquincentennial, but which students may apply to any topic.  

Students will compete either individually or in groups in one of five categories: documentaries, exhibits, papers, performances, or websites. 

As a judge, you will:  

Hold brief interviews during which students will have the opportunity to advocate for their work in response to provided questions.   

Reach a consensus ranking with your team to determine which projects in a category will advance to the State Contest.   

Provide constructive feedback in project evaluation sheets.  

Enjoy a light breakfast, lunch, and special judge gift.

Become an NHDKY judge by heading online to  register.nhd.org/contests and creating an account for the contest(s) that work best for you!