Volunteer Manager

We are seeking a Volunteer Manager to join our corporate team supporting federal initiatives! This position is full-time and will be based out of New London, CT.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the vital link between the museum and the community, recruiting, coordinating, training, and retaining the volunteers and docents who support daily museum operations.

• Source diverse volunteer demographics, from students to retirees.

• Develop educational modules that train non-experts to interact with the public or assist with collections.

• Proficient in volunteer management tracking databases.

• Clear understanding of legal distinctions between volunteer and employee labor laws.

• Recruit volunteers for Government-approved roles such as gallery docents, museum ambassadors, educational assistants, and administrative support.

• Interview candidates and collect or submit required volunteer-vetting information in accordance with Government procedures.

• Train volunteers in the museum's history, mission, visitor services, and emergency safety protocols.