Please excuse cross postings. Volunteer Maryland Coordinator at the Banneker-Douglass Museum PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The Volunteer Maryland Coordinator (VMC) will serve at the Banneker-Douglass Museum recruiting and managing volunteers to work with school groups providing interpretation of the museum’s wealth of exhibits and information, and assist staff with educational programs. The VMC will also recruit and manage volunteers who will provide daily tours to the museum’s visitors. In addition to this focus, the VMC will work with staff to create a better process for recruiting, screening, selecting and managing volunteers working as school group leaders and museum docents. This is an 11 month, part-time (20 hours/week) position as a member of the Volunteer Maryland (VM) AmeriCorps program serving at Banneker-Douglass Museum. Volunteer Maryland Coordinators (VMCs) are responsible for developing and implementing a volunteer program as agreed to in the VM site partnership negotiations that occurred in spring, 2009. The VMC service year will begin on September 16, 2009 and conclude on August 3, 2010. BENEFITS: Part-time VMCs receive a living stipend of $6,500, an education award of $2,362.50. Other benefits include student loan deferment, professional training, valuable networking opportunities, working with a dedicated team of AmeriCorps members and staff, and making a real difference in a local community. DUTIES: Develop a written work plan and timeline20for implementation. Develop or revise program materials such as a policy and procedure manual, volunteer position descriptions, promotional fliers or brochures, and screening, training, and evaluation tools. Recruit volunteers for school group and daily tours. Outreach methods may include: presentations to faith, business, and/or community groups; colleges and universities staffing information booths at community events; and utilizing the media. Screen volunteers as necessary; procedures might include interviews, reference checks, and criminal background checks. Assist with orientation and training for volunteers. Supervise volunteers; work with site to recognize volunteers such as special events, awards, gifts, etc. Maintain accurate records of volunteer participation. Evaluate progress made in achieving the program’s goals; report on progress in statistical and narrative reports for Volunteer Maryland. Develop community partnerships to support the volunteer program. Perform direct community service each week (up to two hours each week). Serve as public ambassador for the Service Site, Volunteer Maryland, and AmeriCorps. Participate in VM and AmeriCorps training, service projects, and other activities. VMCs may be assigned other volunteer program duties during the course of the service year by the Service Site Supervisor. SELECTION PROCESS: To participate in Volunteer Maryland, applicants must submit a written application. Staff will review the application, with special emphasis placed on th e writing sample, invite the applicant to interview if appropriate, conduct two reference checks, and complete a criminal background investigation. ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS: To serve in AmeriCorps, VMCs must be at least 17 years of age; have a high school diploma or GED; and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien. Documentation of age, education, and citizenship are due on the first day of the service year. SKILLS AND ATTITUDES NECESSARY: Skilled at taking initiative, problem solving, and working independently, to be able to develop and implement a volunteer program. Comfort working with children of all ages a must. Interest in museums, African American history and culture, and museum programs a plus. Skilled at building interpersonal relationships, to work effectively as part of a team (at the Service Site and with his/her class of VMCs), and to manage volunteers. Strong verbal skills and comfort speaking in front of groups. Able to communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, and community groups. Skilled at written communication, to develop program materials and reports. Committed to the concept of national service and to making a difference in his/her community. Good computer literacy, to be able to produce program materials and track volunteer hours. Have own, or have access to, transportation to and from VM trainings, events, and Service Site-related activities. Able to respond to organizational change productively and maintain positi ve attitude. ORIENTATION AND TRAINING: Volunteer Maryland provides approximately 20 days of training in program development, volunteer management, marketing, communication, and leadership skills. Training is held the first two weeks of the service year, with monthly training days throughout the rest of the year. Additional training opportunities are also available through AmeriCorps and the Service Site. The Site Supervisor provides orientation to the VM Coordinator’s local placement site. SUPERVISION AND EVALUATION: The Site Supervisor provides day-to-day supervision. The Site Supervisor will evaluate performance in accordance with the agency’s policies. In addition, VM’s Director provides overall supervision to all VM Coordinators, and evaluates performance at mid-year and at the end of the year. HOURS: Part-time VM AmeriCorps members are required to serve approximately 20 hours each week. At the Banneker Douglass Museum, the office hours will be 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday – Friday. The VMC should count on at least one Saturday a month with possible addition of more Saturday work in busy months January – March. Volunteer Maryland training days are 9:30 am – 4:00 pm. LOCATION: The VMC’s office will be located at 84 Franklin Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. VM training locations will vary. ABOUT THE BANNEKER-DOUGLASS MUSEUM: The Banneker-Douglass Museum, named for Benjamin Banneker a nd Frederick Douglass, is dedicated to preserving Maryland’s African American heritage and serves as the state’s official repository of African American material culture. The museum is operated by the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture. The museum was dedicated on February 24, 1984. The original museum was housed within the former Mount Moriah African Methodist Episcopal Church in the heart of historic Annapolis. The Victorian-Gothic structure was included in the Annapolis Historic District in 1971 and placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. The recently completed BDM addition is a four-story addition which uses the nineteenth-century brick of the church’s north façade as its interior lobby wall. The Banneker-Douglass Museum celebrated its 25th Anniversary on Tuesday, February 24, 2009. HOW TO APPLY: Please email cover letter and resume to: [log in to unmask] and indicate “Volunteer Maryland Coordinator” in subject line OR send cover letter and resume to the Banneker-Douglass Museum, Attn: Education Department, 84 Franklin St., Annapolis, MD 21401. No phone calls please. ========================================================= 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] . 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