Volunteer Coordinator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Experience developing and maintaining volunteer-based programs.
• Self-starter able to work in a fast-paced environment and anticipate, recognize, and solve problems.
• Ability to work with computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of related volunteer management and/or museum experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and oversee volunteer onboarding, orientation, and required training, including online and in-person training through the Museum’s learning management systems and volunteer platforms.
• Maintain volunteer schedules and assignments in the Museum’s volunteer management system; monitor attendance, cancellations, and shift changes, and proactively communicate staffing needs.
• Track, verify, and report volunteer hours for recognition, grant reporting, and institutional metrics; periodically audit volunteer records for accuracy.
• Communicate Museum policies, procedures, expectations, and updates to volunteers, including conduct standards, dress code, access procedures, emergency protocols, and Museum closures or schedule changes.
• Serve as a primary administrative contact for Museum volunteers, manage volunteer communications and correspondence, and act as a liaison between staff and volunteers.
• Support volunteer recognition, retention, and engagement, including benefits administration, appreciation initiatives, and ongoing communication.
• Ensure events, programs, and projects requiring volunteer support are appropriately staffed; manage volunteers at events such as First Thursdays, Second Saturdays, member openings, lectures, and films.
• Work with staff and volunteer colleagues to identify opportunities for volunteer engagement in advancing the Museum’s mission.
• Attend Friends meetings and support the growth and leadership of Friends committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Fully paid employee medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• A 3% employer 401(k) contribution after one year of employment, with quarterly entry dates.
• Paid vacation accrual of 3.08 hours per pay period (80 hours annually).
• Paid sick leave accrual of 4.62 hours per pay period (120 hours annually).
• Four complimentary art classes per year.
• 20% discount in the Museum Shop and 10% discount in the Café.