Please do not respond to me, application information is at the end of this message. This posting will be open for a very brief period of time, so apply quickly. Diane Gutenkauf Director Robert R. McCormick Museum 1S151 Winfield Rd. Wheaton, IL 60187 630-260-8159 (v) 630-260-8160 (f) [log in to unmask] www.cantigny.org *************************************** RRM Foundations Position Description Education and Volunteer Coordinator Department: Visitor Serices Status: Non-Exempt Supervisor: Director of Visitor Services Effective Date: 01/05/07 Principal Function Oversee the design and implementation of the educational program. Coordinate with all associated departments on scheduling, programming, staffing and implementation of the educational program. Supervise the recruitment, initial training, placement and retention of volunteers. Work with each department’s assigned volunteer coordinator to maintain the volunteer database and resolve any volunteer issues. Responsibilities -Work with various departments to develop and implement educational programs for the public. -Work with the Director of Visitor Services to develop educational priorities and an annual strategic plan. -Promote Cantigny as a learning resource to the public and educational community. -Create and maintain relationships with local school administrations. -Manage and look for ways to continually improve the Cantigny school tour reservation system. -Working with other resources in the Visitor Services Department, assure that all school groups are properly greeted and informed upon arrival. -Oversee recruitment initiative of qualified volunteers for all departments requiring volunteers. Design and implement strategic plan for recruiting and retaining volunteers. -Ensure that prospective volunteers are interviewed and screened prior to acceptance for training. -Plan and implement initial organizational training program. Plan continuing education for volunteers with volunteer committees. -Update, revise and keep current the volunteer training manual, working with staff, committees and others as needed. -Maintain and update the volunteer database and other volunteer records assuring confidentiality. Update and produce a volunteer directory annually. -Direct a Volunteer Coordinators Committee; serve on other committees as assigned. -Oversee volunteer recognition. Plan and implement volunteer events, working with volunteers and staff as appropriate. -Contribute articles and other requested information to internal and external media. -All other duties as assigned. Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field. A Minimum of three years experience as an education/volunteer coordinator. Not-for-profit experience helpful. Considerable knowledge in the theory and practice of educational programming. Knowledge of MS Office software and ability to master other software programs as needed. Must be self-directed, creative, energetic, flexible, and organized with excellent communication skills. Supervisory Experience. Valid IL Driver's License. Able to work weekends and select holidays. Must become trained in First Aid, C.P.R. and Automated External Defibrillator. Must maintain valid certification. For details please contact: Matt LaFond, Director, Visitors Services [log in to unmask] or 630-260-8168 ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).