Jobs

Volunteer ushers are utilized to help support our Performing Arts, Moving Image, Design, and Education events. Volunteer tasks include distributing programs, scanning tickets, directing and seating patrons, and performing light cleaning of the theater after screenings.

The Walker Art Center seeks volunteers to contribute to Walker programming by greeting patrons, providing program information and way-finding through the building, monitoring attendees for safety and accessibility concerns and providing exceptional customer service.

Assist with the Walker Art Center’s bi-annual exhibition-opening preview parties. Volunteers contribute to this event in a number of capacities including welcoming event attendees while scanning tickets and handing out programs, assisting with coat check, and helping to facilitate an art making activity.

Volunteer Information Guides create a friendly, welcoming environment and assist in creating a unique and customized visitor experience for each person they engage. Duties include greeting visitors and providing them with information regarding exhibitions, programs, and events; directing visitors to amenities; presenting visitors with general overview of the architecture of the Walker Art Center. This volunteer position hires seasonally and is interview based.

The Walker Art Center utilizes volunteers to assist with this free family event every first Saturday of the month from 10 am–3 pm. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, handing out programs, providing directions, assisting with the art-making activities, keeping art supplies well-stocked, and assisting with clean-up or tear down of workshop spaces. Volunteers must enjoy working with children (ages 4–10) and be able to stand for 2–3 hour periods. This opportunity recruits volunteers on an as needed basis. We are not currently recruiting at this time.

Sensory Friendly Sunday is a monthly, free event at the Walker for kids, teens and adults with sensory processing differences or Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families. Volunteers will have a myriad of tasks, including greeting visitors, distributing fidgets, assisting with art making projects, surveying, and floating. This opportunity recruits volunteers on an as needed basis. We are not currently recruiting at this time.