Stacey,

In theory, the idea of combining the position of education coordinator and
volunteer coordinator makes sense, but I would caution you to make sure the
individual you hire understands the importance of both jobs.  I have worked
in two museums now that have combined the positions, and on both occasions
the volunteer program suffered because the educational responsibilities were
given first priority.

Dee Harris
Director
Smoky Hill Museum


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> Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 1999 4:35 PM
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> Subject:      vol/ed coordinators
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> Hi, Museum-L'ers
>
> Our volunteer coordinator is leaving us and we have no education
> coordinator.  I am considering combining the two positions and wondering
> if anyone has any experience with a position that blends the two.  I can
> see pluses and minuses and am looking for other opinions before I make a
> decision.  Also, as background...we have a volunteer pool of 100+, but
> probably only about 25 are quite active. We have a small and growing
> gallery docent program and offer a few classes and guided tours for
> school groups.  We also have a monthly lecture program and are becoming
> active in a community education consortium.  We do not currently have
> funding for both ed and vol coordinators.
>
> Any thoughts about the success of a combined position?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Stacey Otte
> Director
> Catalina Island Museum
>
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