Museum Volunteer Engagement Leader

dmns; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 67,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is seeking a collaborative leader to guide the Museum’s Volunteer Engagement program, including interns and work-study students. You will build meaningful opportunities, foster a welcoming environment, and support a sustainable program aligned with the Museum’s mission and community.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 3 years in volunteer coordination and supervision, plus experience with database/CRM/POS systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in cultural spaces or education.
• 3 years’ experience in volunteer coordination or related field.
• 3 years’ supervisory experience of staff or volunteers.
• 1 year experience working in database/CRM/POS back end or equivalent programs.
• Occasional evening and weekends required.

Responsibilities

• Leads institutional efforts to engage volunteers, interns and work-study students.
• Effective supervision of volunteer engagement specialists including goal setting, modeling behavior, and working as a team
• Leads and conducts periodic evaluations of volunteer program and makes recommendations for program adjustments to ensure a positive volunteer experience.
• Ensures the morale of the teams is maintained to keep the team functioning at a high level and ensures a positive and healthy team culture.
• Maintains and effectively uses the volunteer database to support accurate reporting, informed decisions, and volunteer engagement program planning.

Skills

Volunteer coordination

Team leadership

Database management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in cultural spaces or education

Tools

CRM/POS systems

Job description

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is seeking a collaborative leader to guide the Museum’s Volunteer Engagement program, including interns and work-study students. You will build meaningful opportunities, foster a welcoming environment, and support a sustainable program aligned with the Museum’s mission and community.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 3 years in volunteer coordination and supervision, plus experience with database/CRM/POS systems.