The Children’s Museum is searching for an energetic and enthusiastic Communications & Volunteer Manager to help us achieve our mission of inspiring growth in all children by engaging families in learning through play. This is a full time position with benefits that reports to the Director of Development & Marketing. This position is based out of the downtown location.
Responsibilities:
The Communications and Volunteer Manager will assist all departments in their efforts to engage the general public in the Museum’s mission. This position will assist in managing the Museum’s social media and website, design brand-consistent museum signage and literature for exhibits and communal spaces, and write bimonthly newsletters to members, volunteers, and other stakeholders This position also manages volunteers and interns recruitment, screening, and engagement of community volunteers. This position may occasionally require work on nights and weekends.
Competencies:
Candidates should have a demonstrable passion for the mission and work of the Museum. Successful candidates will have strong communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to work with others from diverse backgrounds. The most successful candidate will be an independent thinker and problem solver with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines successfully.
Skills and Abilities:
Candidates should experience working with non-profits whether through volunteer work, board service, or employment. Candidates should have experience working with social media tools, email marketing platforms (Constant Contact, MailChimp, or similar. Candidates should have experience in graphic design and proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva or similar design program, and MS Office Products. Experience in WordPress and relational databases is desired. Experience managing volunteers; experience using a volunteer management database is preferred
Candidates must have a clean driving record and ability to pass a background check. Candidates should have the ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
To Apply:
Interested candidates should forward their resume and cover letter indicating salary expectations to jobs@cmorva.org. No phone calls, please.
Salary:
$43,000 – $53,000
About Us:
The Children’s Museum inspires growth in all children by engaging families in learning through play. At both locations of the Children’s Museum, we inspire growth by engaging families in the power of play, knowing that everyone can learn more—and learn better—when they play together.
Our employee benefits include a generous amount of paid time off, health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, HSA with company match, and 401k with company match. And, of course, we offer membership benefits to the museum for your family or a family of your choice.
The Children’s Museum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniform service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal and/or state law. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.