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Survey Data Collector

Help improve the visitor experience at MNHS sites! Volunteers are needed to conduct a survey of visitors at the Forest History Center. The survey will evaluate the visitor experience, who is visiting, and what motivated them to visit. This information will help us identify areas for improvement and help us create more powerful engagement with history for our visitors. 

Responsibilities 

  • Conduct visitor intercept surveys
  • Follow data collection protocols, as instructed during training
  • Interact with MNHS visitors
  • Accurately record visitors’ survey responses
  • Set up and tear down survey station
  • Dress: business casual attire with MNHS Volunteer shirt and nametag (shirt and nametag are provided). Comfortable shoes are recommended. 

We are looking for volunteers who:

  • are friendly, outgoing, and service-oriented.
  • are interest in talking to people of all ages and backgrounds about a wide range of topics.
  • can put people at ease and maintain clear and positive communication in sometimes chaotic surroundings.
  • have great attention to detail and the ability to follow data collection protocols systematically, without deviation.

Time Commitment

One or two weekly shifts
11:00am-3:00pm
Wednesday through Saturday
June through August
Possiblity to continue through September on Fridays / Saturdays only

 
Position status: Open
Location: Forest History Center
 
 

Volunteers

 

Volunteers are essential to the Minnesota Historical
Society.

You are part of Minnesota's story.

From the shores of Lake Superior to the depths of the State Archives, MNHS volunteers are everywhere.

Our opportunities are as diverse as the people and places we serve. Volunteers help us cultivate curiosity, care for collections, share their stories, and more! Don't have a history degree? That's ok. For many opportunities, prior formal education or experience is not required.

Want to see what's out there? Hop over to our Volunteer Opportunities page to see how you can help.

Perks For All Active Volunteers

  • Free admission to special exhibit previews, tours, and classes
  • Free parking & bus passes for active volunteers
  • 10% discount at all museum stores
  • Two double discount weeks in the year
  • Recognition events & special programs exclusively for volunteers
  • Access to break areas on days when you are volunteering
  • 30% food & beverage discounts at the Minnesota History Center Cafe Minnesota

Show your nametag to receive the perks.

Volunteers With 50+ Annual Hours

Volunteers who contribute 50+ hours of service during one calendar year earn free household admission to all MNHS historic sites and museums. These volunteers receive a special volunteer ID card at the end of the year, which can be used as a pass for free admission for the following year.