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VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR: The Homestead Museum, a six-acre
historic site in eastern Los Angeles County, seeks a
Volunteer Coordinator to direct all aspects of its
volunteer program including planning, administration, and
evaluation.  Specific responsibilities include, but are
not limited to: coordinating the recruitment, selection,
training, and rewarding of volunteers (docents,
administrative volunteers, collections volunteers);
maintaining volunteer files; writing for and editing
staff newsletter; scheduling paid and volunteers staff
members for tours and events; scheduling school and group
tours; maintaining visitor attendance records; and
proposing and maintaining volunteer program budget.
Other duties include serving on and facilitating teams;
assisting with tours and events as needed; providing
reception backup as needed; and supervising the site on
selected weekend days and holidays.  The Volunteer
Coordinator reports directly to the Director, has exempt
status, and works full time (40 hours per week, including
one weekend day).  Minimum requirements: BA in museum
studies, arts management, history, or equivalent; two
years volunteer management experience; excellent writing,
speaking, interpersonal, and organizational skills; and
computer literacy.  Preference given to candidates with
three to five years of volunteer management experience;
an understanding of generally accepted museum standards,
strategies, and ethics; graphic design experience; and
Spanish or Chinese fluency.  Highly competitive salary
and benefit package.  To apply, send resume and cover
letter to Karen Wade, Director, Homestead Museum, 15415
East Don Julian Road, Industry, CA 91745, or
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