The Children’s Museum is searching for an energetic and enthusiastic Volunteer and Communications 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 Volunteer and Communications Manager will assist all departments in their efforts to engage the general public in the Museum’s mission. This will include managing volunteers and interns as well as various community partnerships. This position will assist in managing the Museum’s social media, and will provide administrative support for the Development Department to include donor database management and donor correspondence. 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 and incredible attention to detail.
Skills and Abilities:
Candidates should have one to three years’ experience in an office setting in a strong administrative role. Experience working with non-profits is desired whether through volunteer work, board service, or employment. Candidates should have experience working withsocial media tools, Canva or similar design programs, MS Office Products, and Google Workspace. Experience in relational databases and Constant Contact is desired.
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@childrensmuseumofrichmond.org. No phone calls, please.
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.
