Marketing, Outreach, and Volunteer Coordinator | Richmond, TX

Marketing, Outreach, and Volunteer Coordinator | Richmond, TX

Position Title: Marketing, Outreach, and Volunteer Coordinator at the Fort Bend History Association

Reports To: Director of Development

Employment Type: Full Time

Compensation: $40,000-$45,000

Position Overview: The Marketing, Outreach, and Volunteer Coordinator plays a key role in connecting the Fort Bend Museum with the community through storytelling, relationship building, and engagement. This position is responsible for developing and implementing marketing and outreach strategies that promote the museum’s exhibits, programs, and events, while also coordinating a vibrant volunteer program that supports the museum’s daily operations and special projects.

• Develop and implement marketing plans to increase museum visibility, attendance, and membership.
• Create engaging content for digital and print platforms, including social media, website, newsletters, and press releases.
• Maintain and grow the museum’s social media presence, ensuring consistent voice, branding, and messaging.
• Coordinate the design, production, and distribution of promotional materials such asflyers, rack cards, and advertisements.
• Track and analyze marketing metrics to measure campaign effectiveness and audience engagement.

• Serve as an ambassador for the Fort Bend Museum at community events, fairs, and networking opportunities.
• Cultivate partnerships with schools, community groups, and local organizations to promote programs and grow our volunteer base.
• Assist with planning and execution of public programs and special events that advance the Fort Bend museum’s mission and visibility.
• Recruit, train, and schedule volunteers for museum programs, events, and daily operations.
• Maintain volunteer records and track service hours.
• Develop and distribute volunteer communications, including updates, recognition, and training materials.
• Foster a positive and inclusive volunteer culture that values learning, teamwork, and service.

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, museum studies, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1–4 years of experience in marketing, outreach, volunteer management, or a related role—preferably in a museum, nonprofit, or cultural organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences.
• Experience with social media management, email marketing platforms, and basic graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Express).
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A passion for history, education, and community engagement.

• Tuesday-Saturday Schedule
• Occasional evening and weekend hours for programs and events.
• Comfortable interacting with the public, volunteers, and community partners.
• Some physical activity may be required (e.g., event setup, standing, climbing stairs/ladders).

Please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to Madeleine Calcote-Garcia at mcalcotegarcia.