Volunteer & Engagement Lead — Museum

Cumbria's Museum of Military Life; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 657 000; Full time

Job summary

A regional museum is seeking a Volunteer & Engagement Coordinator to develop its volunteering offer. The successful candidate will recruit, manage, and support volunteers, enhancing community engagement. Responsibilities include working alongside staff on projects related to collections inventory and digitisation. Strong people skills and an understanding of volunteering are essential. This full-time role requires some weekend and evening work. Competitive salary of £29,000 per annum offered.

Qualifications

• Excellent people and communication skills are essential for this role.
• Understanding of volunteering is crucial.
• Willingness to work weekends, evenings, and Bank Holidays.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the volunteering offer at the museum.
• Recruit and train volunteers for various roles.
• Work alongside staff to undertake collections inventory and digitisation.

Skills

People skills

Communication skills

Understanding of volunteering

Job description

A regional museum is seeking a Volunteer & Engagement Coordinator to develop its volunteering offer. The successful candidate will recruit, manage, and support volunteers, enhancing community engagement. Responsibilities include working alongside staff on projects related to collections inventory and digitisation. Strong people skills and an understanding of volunteering are essential. This full-time role requires some weekend and evening work. Competitive salary of £29,000 per annum offered.