Museum Volunteer Programs Director

FedWriters, Inc.; Quaker Hill (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

FedWriters, Inc. is seeking a Manager of Volunteer & Docent Programs to support the U.S. Coast Guard Museum in New London, CT.

You will recruit, train, and schedule volunteers to ensure every gallery and event has engaged, well-prepared support staff. The role requires leadership in volunteer management, collaboration with the Coast Guard, and oversight of programs and communications. On-site, full-time at the museum with some evening/weekend shifts; benefits include comprehensive insurance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, social science, communications, or museum studies.
• 2+ years in volunteer management, community outreach, or program coordination.
• Experience with volunteer-management databases and understanding of volunteer vs. employee labor rules.
• Ability to pass a federal Tier 1 Public Trust background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Recruit volunteers for docent, ambassador, education and administrative roles.
• Interview candidates and coordinate required vetting paperwork with the Coast Guard.
• Train volunteers on museum history, mission, visitor service and emergency procedures.
• Build shift calendars to cover peak hours and events, and track volunteer hours.
• Run appreciation events, milestone awards and regular volunteer newsletters.

Skills

Volunteer management

Recruitment & training

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / social science / communications / museum studies

Tools

Volunteer-management databases

Job description

FedWriters, Inc. is seeking a Manager of Volunteer & Docent Programs to support the U.S. Coast Guard Museum in New London, CT.

You will recruit, train, and schedule volunteers to ensure every gallery and event has engaged, well-prepared support staff. The role requires leadership in volunteer management, collaboration with the Coast Guard, and oversight of programs and communications. On-site, full-time at the museum with some evening/weekend shifts; benefits include comprehensive insurance and