Volunteer & Events Coordinator: Lead Volunteer Programs

Calvert Marine Museum; Maryland; On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement up to 80%

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Calvert Marine Museum is seeking a Volunteer/Events Coordinator to develop and maintain a robust volunteer program and to assist in planning and coordinating special museum events. The role reports to the Deputy Director of Education & Special Programs and requires coordination with the Volunteer Council, staff, and community partners.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in communications or a related field and at least two years of volunteer experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of effective techniques of volunteer management.
• Ability to implement an effective program to recruit, place and retain volunteers.
• Perform varied general office clerical work.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others encountered in the workplace.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Deal effectively with the public.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains an effective volunteer program.
• Assists in planning and coordinating special events.
• Directs volunteer staff for seasonal events, including field trips, festivals, concerts, and weekend events.
• Maintains system of computerized and paper records documenting contributions of volunteers; generates reports with statistics on numbers, hours, and value of service.
• Coordinates with the Volunteer Council and department liaisons to improve program effectiveness.
• Prepares annual budget for volunteer program expenses and monitors payments.
• Publicizes seasonal cleanup events and recruits staff for activities.

Skills

Volunteer management

Communication skills

Office procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or related field

Job description

Calvert Marine Museum is seeking a Volunteer/Events Coordinator to develop and maintain a robust volunteer program and to assist in planning and coordinating special museum events. The role reports to the Deputy Director of Education & Special Programs and requires coordination with the Volunteer Council, staff, and community partners.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in communications or a related field and at least two years of volunteer experience.