Volunteer & Program Coordinator

This is a full-time, permanent position with the Pennsbury Society. Benefits are included as well as paid vacation and sick leave. The schedule is Sundays through Thursdays from 9 am-5 pm. Job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Volunteer Coordination:
Recruit, onboard, and train new volunteers for the Pennsbury Society. Ensure all volunteers are up to date on their background clearances. Send out weekly emails to get volunteer coverage for walk-in tours, group tours, and school programs. Help coordinate volunteer groups for Sunday living history activities. Responsible for submitting applicants for the PHMC Volunteer of the Year award. Track and utilize a budget for volunteer supplies/needs. Works closely with the PHMC Museum Educator and Education Program Coordinator.

School Programs:
Recruit and train new volunteers for school programs, as well as help coordinate training sessions for seasoned school program volunteers. Send out weekly emails during the spring and fall to get volunteer help for the school programs. Must be willing to be a guide and/or act as coordinator for school programs. Assist the Museum Educator and Education Program Coordinator with any additional school-program related tasks and/or research.

Special Events:
Plan, coordinate, and manage the budget for our two annual free-admission event days; Charter Day and Tricks & Treats. Responsible for volunteer appreciation events throughout the year (such as Volunteer Appreciation, Holiday Party, and School Volunteer Luncheon). Assist with recruiting volunteer assistance for other events (such as Brews & Bites, Holly Nights, etc.)

Supervisory Responsibilities:
In charge of supervising the two museum assistants, with the assistance of the Museum Educator. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, hiring new employees, trainings, yearly reviews, and any disciplinary actions.

General Duties:
Assist with daily operation of the Visitor Center and supports guide staff, tours, and all major programs and projects at Pennsbury Manor including public events, daily tours, school programs, exhibit development, volunteer training, research, and other duties as assigned. Able to do historic research.