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 The Department of Cultural Affairs is looking for people who like to share their talents and expertise by volunteering for various tasks. To view current volunteer opportunities, please click on each of the following agencies:
 Department of Cultural Affairs
Nevada Arts Council
State Historic Preservation Office
Nevada State Library and Archives
Division of Museums and History
 DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS
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Information Technology
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Software installation / updates
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Support and relocation of hardware
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Assistant with end user training
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Database entry for hardware and software inventory
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Various IT clerical tasks
Contact: Hugo Schlesener (775) 687-8393 or
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 NEVADA ARTS COUNCIL
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Front Office: Receptionist duties which would include answering the telephone, taking messages, and greeting visitors
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Program Assistant: Assist coordinators with light office work which would include filing, photocopying, etc.
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Transcriber: Transcribe audio tapes which include interviews with traditional and folk artists. Need good typing skills and a “good ear.”
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Spanish Translator: Translate printed flyers and public information into Spanish for bilingual publications.
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Spanish Interpreter: On call. Interpret during interviews with Spanish speaking constituents. Most needed in the Las Vegas area.
 STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE
NEVADA STATE LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES
NEVADA TALKING BOOK SERVICES
Volunteer Coordinator
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Job Description: Administers all aspects of the volunteer program including planning and development, supervision, and evaluation. Relies on experience and knowledge of the library's goals and objectives, concepts of volunteer administration, and ALA standards for library service and the NLS standards for production of reading materials in recorded and Braille formats. Coordinates volunteer activities including Braille transcription, recording, book inspection, machine repair, and general library assistance.
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Job Duties:
1. Evaluate the library's need for volunteer assistance
2. Plan and coordinate development of the volunteer program, which includes writing job descriptions, a volunteer handbook, and other instructional materials
3. Ensure adequate volunteer staffing through recruitment, interviewing, placement, and reassignment of volunteers into appropriate jobs
4. Train volunteers to ensure that jobs are done accurately and completely
5. Supervise all volunteer activities including coordination of activities among areas of the library, work assignment, and maintenance of records
6. Provide formal and informal volunteer recognition
7. Evaluate volunteer program on a regular basis and integrate that information into its further development
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Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's degree in personnel administration, social work, social sciences, or related field
2. Two years' related experience
3. Knowledge of, or ability to acquire knowledge of, library organization and services, and volunteer management
4. Ability to train and supervise volunteers
5. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Supervision: Supervised by the librarian
Audio-Book Reviewer
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Job Description: Provides quality control in the production of audio-book master recordings by proofing the completed sound track against an identical print copy of the text used by the narrator.
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Job Duties:
1. Critique the accuracy of the narration against the text
2. Critique the consistency of overall technical quality
3. Critique the artistic elements of the completed recordings
4. Critique the finished sound track to ensure that no word fragments or shadows or any extraneous noise remain in the completed recordings
5. Note clearly all errors found in the sound tracks and where they occur in the text
6. Note clearly any other comment that may improve future performance of the narrator or monitor
7. Ensure that all announcements are narrated according to the requirements of NLS technical standard #3
8. Check to ensure that the labeling of all reels and boxes is according to the requirements of NLS technical standard #3
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Qulifications:
1. Ability to read print material with facility
2. Good command of the American English language
3. Ability to listen effectively
4. Sensitivity to the artistic elements of spoken communications
5. Demonstrated ability to acquire competence in handling audio playback equipment
6. Broad literary background
7. Demonstrated ability to use a dictionary and other reference material
8. High degree of discipline, motivation, and thoroughness
Supervision: Supervised by the Librarian
Recorded-Book Inspector
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Job Description: Ensures that books recorded on cassettes are complete and in good condition for circulation to patrons.
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Job Duties:
1. Inspect incoming books for defective, missing, or misplaced cassettes
2. Rewind cassettes
3. Inspect containers for damage
5. Replace cassettes in proper container, ensuring proper packing
6. Process unrepairable materials appropriately
7. Reshelve books that are in good condition
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Qualifications:
1. Ability to read container labels
2. Ability to manipulate containers and contents
3. Ability to use players and rewinding equipment
4. Ability to detect the presence of damage to the materials
Supervision: Supervised by the volunteer coordinator
DIVISION OF MUSEUMS AND HISTORY
Come Join Our Team!
 NEVADA STATE MUSEUM, CARSON CITY
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Visitor Information Desk
Greet visitors and answer questions
Assist visitors in the galleries
Display flyers and brochures
Promote memberships and volunteer opportunities
Train and schedule volunteers for the desk
Contact: Jim Barmore, 775-687-4810, Ext. 226
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Museum Store
Assist Customers
Conduct Sales
Prepare and arrange merchandise
Respond to mail orders
Assist off-site sales during special events
Contact: Leslie Phillips, 775-687-4810, Ext. 244
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History
Enter information into computerized collections data base
Scan historic photographs
Clean, move, and store collections
Catalog library books
Document and process new acquisitions
Inventory collections
Research collections and topics for exhibit labels and catalog records
Contact: Bob Nylen, 775-687-4810, Ext. 239
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Natural History
Explain specimens on exhibit
Enter information into computerized collections database
Process new publications for the Library and Archives Process specimens
Organize and file records
Prepare and store specimens
Contact: George Baumgardner, 775-687-4810, Ext. 236
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Anthropology
Document and process collections
Clean and store collections
Research collections and topics for exhibit labels and catalog records
Contact: Gene Hattori, 775-687-4810, Ext. 230
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Exhibitions
Assist with carpentry
Assist with painting
Prepare and install artifacts in exhibits
Contact: Scott Klette, 775-687-4810, Ext. 252
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Education
Provide tours
Assist with education programs
Contact: Deborah Stevenson, 775-687-4810, Ext. 237
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Special Events
Assist at public events
Provide refreshments
Assist at volunteer/staff events
Photograph and videotape programs and events
Contact: Jim Barmore, 775-687-4810, Ext. 226
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Marketing
Assist with graphic design
Prepare promotional materials
Distribute flyers and brochures
Contact: Jim Barmore, 775-687-4810, Ext. 226
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Office Work
Assist with bulk mailings
Organize files
Contact: Carol Edling, 775-687-4810, Ext. 224
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Facilities
Assist with gardening
Assist with cleaning exhibits
Maintain the volunteer room
Contact: Scott Klette, 775-687-4810, Ext. 232
 NEVADA STATE MUSEUM, LAS VEGAS
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Education
Assist with museum outreach events
Assist in developing educational programs
Present educational programs
Assist school groups
Contact: Stacy Irvin, 702-486-5205 x 227
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Special Events
Assist with public receptions
Assist with public events
Contact: Contact: Stacy Irvin, 702-486-5205 x 227
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Museum Store
Assist customers
Conduct sales
Contact: Cynthia Toy, 702-486-5205, Ext. 226
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Collections
Enter information into computerized collections database
Inventorying collections
Researching collections and topics for exhibit labels and catalog records
Documenting and processing new acquisitions
Contact: Dennis McBride, 702-486-5205, Ext. 224
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Exhibitions
Assist with carpentry
Assist with painting
Contact: Tom Dyer, 702-486-5205, Ext. 237
NEVADA STATE RAILROAD MUSEUM, CARSON CITY
 Come join the dedicated team of 13 paid staff and over 125 volunteers at the Nevada State Railroad Museum! There are many interesting opportunities available for prospective volunteers:
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Admissions Desk
Greet visitors, answer questions, and sell tickets
Promote memberships and volunteer opportunities
Contact: John Frink, 775/684-8282
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Museum Store
Assist customers
Conduct sales
Prepare and arrange merchandise
Assist off-site sales during special events
Contact: John Frink, 775/684-8282 or
Rich Reitnauer, 775/687-8292
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Collections Management
Inventory collections
Enter information into computerized collections database
Contact: Wendell Huffman, 775/687-8291
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Education
Provide tours
Work in the open collections storage area and in the depot greeting visitors, answering questions, and selling tickets
Assist with teaching
Assist with publishing newsletter and informational materials
Contact: Frank Ackerman, 775/687-4942
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 Special Events
Assist at public events (including giving rides on the handcar!)
Photograph and videotape programs and events
Work as a member of the steam train or motor car crew
Contact: John Frink, 775/684-8282
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Facilities
Assist with cleaning exhibits (including the locomotives!)
Contact: Lisa MacDonald, 775/687-8288
Please note: To become a volunteer one must first become a member of the Friends of the NSRM.
LOST CITY MUSEUM, OVERTON
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Visitor Information Desk
Greet visitors and answer questions
Display flyers and brochures
Promote memberships and volunteer opportunities
Contact: Kathy Olson, 702-397-2193
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Special Events
Organize special programs
Schedule programs
Assist at public events
Contact: Kathy Olson, 702-397-2193
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Museum Store
Conduct sales
Stock store shelves
Clean store area
Contact: Kathy Olson, 702-397-2193
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Archaeology
Assist with field work
Assist with surveying
Assist with recording sites
Assist with excavating sites
Assist with laboratory work
Sort artifacts
Wash artifacts
Catalog artifacts
Contact: Eva Jensen, 702-397-2193
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Education
Assist with school tours
Assist with providing interpretive presentations
Contact: Kathy Olson, 702-397-2193
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Facilities
Clean and refurbish museum building
Maintain museum grounds
Contact: Kathy Olson, 702-397-2193
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