Volunteer - Unpaid at City of Chicago

City of ChicagoBrandon Johnson, Mayor Department of Cultural Affairs and Special EventsClinee Hedspeth, Commissioner NOTICE OF VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITYUNPAIDDepartment of Cultural Affairs and Special Events(DCASE) InterestedcandidatesshouldfillouttheDCASEVolunteerApplicationathttps://dcasevoluntours.org/page/volunteerTheCityofChicagoDepartmentofCulturalAffairsandSpecialEvents(DCASE)supportsartistsandculturalorganizations,investsinthecreativeeconomy,andexpandsaccessandparticipationintheartsthroughoutChicago's 77 neighborhoods. As a collaborative cultural presenter, arts funder, and advocate for creativeworkers,ourprogramsandeventsserveChicagoansandvisitorsofallagesandbackgrounds,downtownandindiversecommunitiesacrossourcity-tostrengthenandcelebrateChicago.DCASEproducessomeofthecity'smosticonicfestivals,markets,events,andexhibitionsattheChicagoCulturalCenter,MillenniumPark,andincommunitiesacrossthecity-servingalocalandglobalaudienceof25millionpeople. The Department offers cultural grants and resources, manages public art, supports TV and filmproductionandothercreativeindustries,andpermitsspecialeventsthroughoutChicago.DCASEoffersmorethan2,000high-qualityfreeexhibitions,concerts,theatricalanddanceperformances,films,lecturesanddiscussions,familyeventsandotherprogramseachyearatvenuesacrossthecity.EventsincludeChicagoHouseMusicFestival,ChicagoGospelMusicFestival,ChicagoBluesFestival,TasteofChicago,ChicagoSummerDanceCelebration,ChicagoJazzFestival.DCASEalsomanagesawiderangeofprojectsthatadvancetheCityofChicagoanditsvibrantneighborhoods.DCASEreliesonvolunteerstoprovideinformation,leadtours,andengagewiththepublicatawiderangeoffreeculturalvenuesandevents.Opportunitiesinclude:*ChicagoCulturalCenter:Tours(publicandprivate),InformationDesks,AudienceSurveys,andEventsSupport-greetingandwayfindingforconcerts,exhibitionopenings,familyevents,LearningLab,WelcomeCenter,andmore*OutdoorPublicArtTours*MillenniumPark:Greeting,wayfinding,andassistingwithaudiencesurveys*TasteofChicago:Greeting,wayfinding,andassistingwithaudiencesurveysESSENTIALDUTIES*InformationDeskvolunteersserveasthefirstpointofcontactforguestsandanswerquestionsabouttheChicagoCulturalCenterandevents,MillenniumPark,TasteofChicago,andgeneralquestionsaboutthecity*ChicagoCulturalCentertourguidesleadtoursofthebuildings*LearningLabandWelcomeCenter:Engagewiththepublicinthesecreativespaces*PerformadditionalfunctionstosupportotherDCASEevents,includinggreeting,wayfinding,check-in,set-up,Surveyassistance,andvariousdutiesMINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS:*Mustbe18yearsofageorolder*Excellentcommunicationskills*Excellentcustomerserviceskills*KnowledgeofChicagoandtheLoop,arts,andevents*Generallyabletovolunteer6-12hourspermonth*Mustbereliableandontime*BasiccomputerknowledgeandaccesstoemailNOTE:*Thisisanat-willposition*Dutiesmayincludebothindoorandoutdooractivities*Candidatesarerequiredtopassacriminalbackgroundcheck(fingerprinting)andattendamandatorytrainingcoursepriortovolunteering.Additionaltrainingmayberequiredforsomevolunteerassignments*Previousvolunteerexperienceishighlyvalued,butnotrequired*KnowledgeofChicagohistoryandarthistoryarehighlyvaluedbutnotrequired*Proficiencyinaforeignlanguageishighlyvalued,butnotrequired*Hoursincludedays,evenings,weekends,andholidays*SuccessfulcandidatewillbenotifiedbyphoneoremailRESIDENCYREQUIREMENT:NotRequiredSALARY:UNPAIDCLOSINGDATE:OpenUntilFurtherNoticeINSTRUCTIONS: Interested candidates should fill out the DCASE Volunteer Application athttps://dcasevoluntours.org/page/volunteerIfyouwouldliketorequestreasonableaccommodationduetodisabilityorpregnancytoparticipateintheapplicationprocess,pleasecontacttheCityofChicago,DepartmentofHumanResources,at312-744-4976(voice)or312-744-5035(TTY).Pleasebepreparedtoprovideinformationinsupportofyourreasonableaccommodationrequest.ALLREFERENCESTOPOLITICALSPONSORSHIPORRECOMMENDATIONMUSTBEOMITTEDFROMALLAPPLICATIONMATERIALSSUBMITTEDFORCITYEMPLOYMENTTheCityofChicagoisanEqualEmploymentOpportunityandMilitaryFriendlyEmployer.