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Community Coordinator

General Description:

The Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn is seeking a full-time Community Coordinator.  The position reports to the Executive Director and works closely with the Operations/Programming staff. 

Description of Duties/Responsibilities:

• Facilitate communication and collaboration within the community.
• Develop and nurture relationships with the educational and cultural community outside CMOL who will help position CMOL as a leading regional family resource.
• Develop and build collaborative and strategic partnerships with a wide range of community organizations, businesses and government agencies.
• Recruit for participation in membership and volunteer programs
• Issue press releases for CMOL programs, events and activities when appropriate.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Assist with member/potential member communications through promotions and marketing efforts.
• Assist staff and board with special events and programs as needed.
• Energize the broader Southland community to actively support the Children’s Museum and position the Children’s Museum as advocate for children’s and education issues.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Ability to speak in a public setting and to initiate and maintain effective public relationships.
• Ability and desire to work with children of all ages and people with diverse backgrounds.
• Proven success operating standard computer software (Microsoft Office).
• Ability to do multiple tasks, prioritize them and work well with frequent interruptions.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to appropriately handle confidential information.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Flexibility, dependability, and professional demeanor.
• Ability to work well independently.

Working Conditions:

• Informal office environment.
• Involves some evening and weekend hours.
• Moderate amount of travel.
• Frequent interaction with the public including children, parents, and other community members.