National Council on Public History
Volunteer-Education Coordinator
National Council on Public History, Lansing, Michigan, United States
Museums & Historical Societies, Education & Programming
Hourly Rate
The Volunteer Coordinator is a part-time position consisting of approximately 16-24 hours per week with an hourly wage of $18 per hour. Special events may increase these hours. Candidates must be at least 25 years old, due to the requirement to drive/move REOTM vehicles within the collection.
This position reports to the Office Manager.
Responsibilities:
Helps to recruit new volunteers, trains new volunteers, and helps to ensure that the museum is using each volunteer’s specific talents.
Supports volunteers by ensuring they have the supplies necessary to complete assigned tasks. Brainstorm with volunteers on new projects.
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.
Compiles and maintains volunteer files and records volunteer hours.
Coordinates and records volunteer work done on vehicles and items in the collection.
Maintains records on each vehicle.
Makes purchases for volunteer projects and stays within assigned budgets.
Assists the Office Manager and Executive Director with special events and programming as needed, particularly regarding recruiting volunteers for these events.
Assists the Executive Director in supervising the internship program for the archive’s collection and educational program development.
Leads the development of educational programming, exhibits, and curriculum resources via collaboration with Ex. Director, museum staff, interns, and volunteers.
Conducts and trains other staff, interns, or volunteers to conduct school tours.
Other duties as assigned
Desired Qualifications:
2+ years of experience coordinating volunteers, team members, or staff persons.
2+ years of experience in developing educational programming for a classroom or camp setting.
Skilled in using Microsoft Word and Excel. Willing to be trained in using task-specific software such as our Square Point of Sale system.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to relate to diverse populations and cultures while communicating with staff, clients, and the public professionally and effectively.
A pplicants must submit a resume and a cover letter to the [emailprotected] email. P osting will be closed on Jan. 16th.
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