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3 Jan 2024
Part-Time Volunteer Coordinator
Job Description
As the San Diego Natural History Museum’s Volunteer Coordinator, you will support the operations of a robust core of over 450+ volunteers that provide vital services and public-facing activities for one of San Diego’s most popular and beloved museums. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Volunteers, this is a great opportunity for a people person who loves to engage with diverse individuals and has a sharp eye for detail.
The Volunteer Coordinator promotes inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility values and participates in our endeavor to build an esprit de corps among all volunteers and between volunteers and staff.
Essential Functions:
- Works with Sr. Manager to recruit, select, place, process and on-board new volunteers. Conducts all initial correspondence with prospective volunteer applicants – running volunteer orientations, processing background checks and managing paperwork. Maintains active communication with applicants through the entire onboarding process
- Provides administrative support for volunteer programs as well as individual volunteers, such as reserving rooms, providing access badges, completing work orders, attending staff and volunteer meetings, etc.
- Maintains cleanliness and supplies in the Volunteer Lounge
- Supports Sr. Manager in creating SOPs and volunteer position descriptions
- Communicates Museum news and reinforces the Museum’s strategic direction to volunteer groups
- Assists with all volunteer events, including the large-scale annual volunteer recognition event, trainings, volunteer graduations, etc. Runs small-scale volunteer community events
- Supports Summer Camp Volunteer Liaison
- Collaborates with the Sr. Manager to track annual Volunteer budget and petty cash
- Maintains database of volunteers both in Volgistics and Altru to ensure accurate contact information and status of all volunteers
- Represents the Nat at occasional community outreach events
- Additional responsibilities as assigned
Knowledge and Skills:
- Highly organized and detail oriented with strong administrative skills.
- Excellent skills in time management and multi-tasking.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Skilled in MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Windows, Excel, MS Teams and Zoom.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Familiarity with database or CRM programs.
- Experience in program coordination.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and/or minimum of one year of professional program and event coordination
- Experience working successfully with a wide range of ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds
- A background in education and/or science background is desirable
- Bi-lingual and/or ability to speak and write in Spanish is desirable
In compliance with the San Diego Natural History Museum’s mandatory vaccination policy, the Museum requires proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Accommodations based on medical and religious exemptions will be considered.
Schedule:
This is a part-time non-exempt position with [min 25 hours a week] with regular weekends and evening hours.
This is a predominantly on-site position with flexibility for occasional remote work as approved by the Sr. Manager. This policy is subject to change at the discretion of the Museum.
Salary Range:
$21-23 Hourly / Non-exempt
Employees enjoy free admission into all of Balboa Park’s museums as well as free admission to the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park.
How to Apply
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