Volunteer Coordinator

IMAGINATION STATION

Volunteer Coordinator

Full Time

Description

This position reports to the Chief Operations Officer and manages the volunteer program. This position requires an experienced professional, who is a top performer with outstanding organizational skills, and who has the proven ability to determine the volunteer needs of the organization with strategies that will both attract and retain a diverse volunteer base. This position is also responsible for growing, managing and retaining the volunteer base for Imagination Station through membership recruiting and member events.

Responsibilities:

• Create a process for attracting and developing trained and educated volunteers who will enhance the visitor experience
• Develop unique volunteer recruiting strategies to attract each generational niche needed (teen, college, adult, and senior)
• Work collaboratively to ensure all volunteers are approved through program screening, interviewing, and reference checking
• Create and maintain viable training plans, coordinating all training logistics
• Ensure that appropriate training is undertaken and recorded through an accessible master scheduling and tracking process
• Implement annual volunteer performance evaluations
• Create and implement volunteer recognition programs
• Establish cross-functional training programs to provide sound & knowledgeable coverage for all areas of the Science Center
• Establish solid networking relationships within community to provide continual source for volunteers and outreach opportunities
• Coordinate community outreach opportunities matching volunteers and team members to staff the science center's external involvement
• Assist in developing and monitoring a budget
• Determine short- and long-term goals for the volunteer units that support the Science Center's mission and vision
• Identify potential sources of new members and business opportunities

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications or related field
• Excellent communication skills
• Minimum of three years experience in effectively developing and managing volunteers
• Prior sales or fundraising experience preferred
• Flexible schedule to include occasional evenings and weekends
• Demonstrated proficiency in the English language

Imagination Station's mission is to serve our community by providing informal science education and fun in order to spark a passion for the sciences by combining interactive exhibits and educational programming.

Imagination Station, Pure Science, Pure Fun

All applicants must apply on-line at imaginationstationtoledo.org and submit a detail resume outlining job history and experience.

IMAGINATION STATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER