Coordinator, Volunteer Development

JOB TITLE

Coordinator, Volunteer Development

Education Programs

Manager, Volunteer Development

Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Occasional

Under the guidance of the Manager, Volunteer Development, the Coordinator, Volunteer Development is responsible for all docent scheduling and supports the recruitment, selection, and training of docents, helping to cultivate a skilled volunteer team that delivers exceptional visitor experiences.

• Coordinate incoming communications regarding the docent program and training via telephone, email, and in-person. Triage needs and respond when within scope and refer to other staff when necessary.
• Administer and maintain the docent scheduling platform, ensuring accurate schedules, volunteer assignments, system records, reporting, and effective user support.
• Review the self-scheduling of docents and seek coverage for unfilled shifts
• Coordinate and schedule requested tours for senior groups, adult groups, event groups, stakeholder groups, and other community partners.
• Complete docent training to understand the scope of the program.
• Conduct tours and provide support for docents when there are absences in the program.
• Maintain statistics and generate reports for docent programs and education programs.
• Schedule and coordinate annual workshops for the docent committee and training sessions for docent trainees during active training cohorts.
• Support the recruitment, selection, and training of docent training cohorts. Act as part of the interview panel. Prepare and assemble training materials and attend training sessions.
• Complete Administrative duties for entering contracts in Purchasing System.
• Process invoices and packing lists for payment.
• Schedule and attend meetings and appointments like general and board meetings, arrange rooms, equipment, and hospitality, and assist in the coordination of events.
• Coordinate projects for assigned projects and partnerships as assigned.
• Act as coordinator for assigned partnerships and programs.
• Apply DIA values to interactions to support a culture of belonging among internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in art history, education, or related field preferred. Three (3) years of administrative experience required. One (1) year of scheduling experience preferred. Experience working with volunteers or as an educator preferred.

• Demonstrated collaboration skills to work across departments and divisions internally and with diverse stakeholders externally.
• Demonstrated ability to speak publicly, including presenting or sharing information in a clear, effective, and engaging manner suited to the audience.
• Ability to communicate with, manage and oversee volunteers to complete tasks and meet expectations.
• Demonstrated research and analysis skills to identify critical information and complete projects and goals.
• Must have solid office administration skills, including ability to maintain files and keep items in a logical and organized manner and operate most office equipment.
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to changes in priorities based on operational needs.
• Ability to provide information, ideas, and instructions clearly, effectively, and professionally through talking or writing.
• Demonstrated organizational skills to plan, manage, prioritize, and complete multiple on-going projects tomeet deadlines and goals.
• Must have demonstrated active listening and communication skills and an ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
• Ability to communicate with and manage relationships with external stakeholders.
• Ab…