Volunteer and Art Program Coordinator

* Liaise with the Docent Liaison to ensure the smooth running of the docent program and other department heads who utilize volunteers.* Advertise for volunteer and docent positions when necessary.* Assist in the volunteer interviews and prepare all documentation relating to same.* Ensure all appropriate references and background checks are undertaken where necessary.* Correspond with all volunteers via email or telephone.* Ensure all Volunteers are on the Volgistics platform, and the system is up to date.* Liaise with the Youth and Family Program Coordinator and the Docent Liaison, to schedule the docents for K-12 tours through the Volgistics platform.* Arrange the booking and administration for adult guided and self-guided tours.* Write the monthly Volunteer Voice newsletter, which is issued to all volunteers.* Ensure that all mailing lists are up to date.* Plan the monthly Volunteer Days.* Communicate details about any tour openings that are unfilled two weeks prior to the tour date to active docents, encouraging them to sign-up for those tours.* Help plan and facilitate docent training sessions.* Research and foster links with local artists within the community who have a connection to the ISAC Museum collections.* Devise art programs that will engage with the local community, bringing a wider understanding of ISAC and its mission particularly to the South Side of Chicago.* Supports the planning and implementing education outreach programming and performs administrative duties in support of the program with a moderate to high degree of supervision.* May create and coordinate dissemination of communications materials.* Performs other related work as needed.* 2-5 years of experience in volunteer management and conducting outreach and community engagement.* Experience of working with members of the community from different backgrounds.* Excellent teamwork and organizational skills.* Energetic self-starter with a strong work ethic.* Administrative experience with a high level of computer literacy.* Effective written and verbal communication skills.* Evidence of success in recruiting and supporting volunteers.* Previous experience of working with volunteers in a museum or heritage environment.* Knowledge of wider context of volunteering and best practice.* Knowledge of working with schedules and rotas.* Experience with visual arts.* Experience with running community art projects.* Proficiency with MS Office Suite.* Experience with volunteer management software e.g. Volgistics.* Experience with graphic design software e.g. Canva.* Experience with mailing list platforms e.g. MyEmma.When applying, the document(s) **MUST** be uploaded via the **My Experience** page, in the section titled **Application Documents** of the application.The University of Chicago is an urban research university that has driven new ways of thinking since 1890. Our commitment to free and open inquiry draws inspired scholars to our global campuses, where ideas are born that challenge and change the world.We empower individuals to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. Students in the College develop critical, analytic, and writing skills in our rigorous, interdisciplinary core curriculum. Through graduate programs, students test their ideas with UChicago scholars, and become the next generation of leaders in academia, industry, nonprofits, and government.To learn more about the university click here #J-18808-Ljbffr