History Museum Guide
Site: Cook County History Museum
Time Requirement: 3 hrs in the morning or afternoon.
Description: Welcome visitors and invite them in to tour the Museum. Don’t worry if you don’t have all of the answers – we will train you on the basic information and the most frequently asked questions.
Harbor HIstory Tour Guide
Site: Cook County History Museum
Time Requirement: 2 hrs, seasonal Saturday afternoons.
Description: Use our printed guide to lead our Harbor History Tours. Begin at the museum and lead guests to the Coast Guard Station, sharing the history of notable locations.
Archives Associate
Site: Cook County History Museum or Work from home
Time Requirement: Varies
Description: There are many ways to help us process and organize our archives for all levels of computer skills. Project placement depends on experience and skill level.
JHP ARt Gallery Guide
Site: Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
Time Requirement: 3 hrs in the morning or afternoon.
Description: Welcome visitors to the Art Gallery. Help with openings, chat about the art, share information about Anna C. Johnson, and check-out items from the Gift Shop.
Bally Blacksmithing Guide
Site: Bally Blacksmith Shop
Time Requirement: 3 hrs, seasonal Saturday afternoons.
Description: Guide and supervise guests as they explore the historic Bally Blacksmith Shop or check out a blacksmithing demo. This position is primarily open to the outdoors.
Chippewa City Church Guide
Site: Chippewa City Church (St. Francis Xavier Church)
Time Requirement: 2 hrs, seasonal afternoons.
Description: Take in the beauty of the Chippewa City Church as you open it for guests to explore and admire, while you share the history of this incredible landmark.
Special Events
Site: Varies
Time Requirement: 2-4 hrs
Description: We host a variety of special events throughout the year, and can always use an extra pair of hands to assist with accepting tickets, selling merchandise, making presentations, setting up and more.
Newsletter Contributor
Site: Work from Home
Time Requirement: Varies
Description: We are always in need articles and researchers for our biannual newsletter as well as our monthly E-Newsletter. Choose a topic you love and type out a 250-500 word article for us to share with our subscribers. Includes archive research training.
Facilities Care
Site: Varies
Time Requirement: Varies
Description: Handy with a paintbrush or a hammer? Lend us your skills when we need to tackle projects around our sites.