Volunteer and Education Coordinator

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Volunteer and Education Coordinator to lead our volunteer engagement initiatives and educational programs. In this paid role, you will be responsible for recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers, as well as managing educational activities that foster community involvement. Your leadership will empower volunteers to make a meaningful impact while ensuring program excellence through effective coordination and communication. This position offers an exciting opportunity to drive community engagement, and support organizational goals with enthusiasm and professionalism.

The Volunteer Coordinator position is a part-time consisting of approximately 16-24 hours per week with a wage starting at $18 per hour. Special events may increase these hours. Candidates must be at least 25 years old, due to the requirements to drive/move REOTM vehicles within the collection.

Responsibilities

• Helps to recruit new volunteers, trains new volunteers, and helps to ensure that the museum is maximizing their specific talents.
• Oversees volunteers on projects inside and outside of the museum areas which include Archives, Fundraising, Programming, and Mechanical/Facility.
• Supports volunteers by ensuring they have supplies necessary to complete assigned tasks.
• Directs volunteers by laying out and prioritizing weekly tasks and projects. Answers questions about tasks and often joins in with volunteer work.
• Maintains ongoing communication with volunteers and interns via email throughout the week.
• Maintains records on each vehicle.
• Makes purchases for volunteer projects and stays within assigned budget.
• Assists the Assistant Director and Executive Director with special events and programming as needed, particularly regarding recruiting volunteers for these events.
• Along with the Executive Director, supervises the internship program. Recruits and trains interns.
• Leads the development of educational programming, exhibits, and curriculum resources via collaboration with Executive Director, museum staff, interns and volunteers.
• Recruits and trains docents for guided tours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 2 years of experience coordinating volunteers, team members, or staff persons.
• 2 years of experience developing educational programming.
• Skilled using Microsoft Word and Excel. Willing to be trained in using task-specific software such as Square Point of Sale and Catalogit.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to relate to diverse populations and cultures while communicating with staff, clients, and the public in a professional manner.

Join us as a Volunteer and Education Coordinator if you're eager to make a positive difference through engaging communities, empowering volunteers, and delivering impactful educational programs!

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18