Volunteer Coordinator - Imagination Station : Job Details

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.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 the community to provide a 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.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 FunAll applicants must apply on-line at and submit a detailed resume outlining job history and experience.IMAGINATION STATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER#J-18808-Ljbffr