What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator of Volunteers and Programs position at Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Inc.?
About the Thomas Jefferson Foundation
The Thomas Jefferson Foundation has a twofold mission of preservation and education, and was incorporated in 1923 to preserve Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, in Charlottesville, Virginia. Today, the Foundation seeks to bring history forward into national and global dialogues by engaging audiences with Jefferson's world and ideas, and sharing the history of everyone, enslaved and free, who lived and labored at Monticello. Monticello is recognized as a National Historic Landmark, a United Nations World Heritage Site and a Site of Conscience.
Coordinator of Volunteers and Programs
Purpose: to recruit and supervise a corps of Guest Experience volunteers and provide coordination and administrative support for onsite and digital student learning programs and other department programs. This individual will report to the Director of Education and Visitor Programs (EVP).
We will look to you to:
- Coordinate the Guest Experience Volunteer Program.
- Coordinate digital student learning experiences.
- Supports the Manager of Student Learning in the administration of onsite student learning experiences as needed.
- Support teacher professional development and outreach as needed, including the Monticello Teacher Institute and representing Monticello at educator conferences.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal skills–must be able to make each volunteer, guide, and visitor feel welcome.
- Understanding of growing and maintaining a volunteer corps in a non-profit setting.
- Knowledge of and enthusiasm for teacher professional development programs in informal settings.
- B.A. degree in history, education, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
Physical Demands and Work Considerations:
- One weekend day per week required and some holiday work required.
- Must be able to work inside and outside in all weather conditions..
- Must be able to climb and descend at least 75 steep, narrow stairs inside the house at one time.
- Must be able to climb and descend at least twenty stairs on a regular basis throughout the day.
- Must be able to walk on uneven and sloped ground.
We provide the following benefits for our full-time employees:
- Excellent benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement savings plan plus 6% match, life insurance, and more!).
- Fitness club membership discount.
- Discount in the Monticello Café, gift shop, and Monticello online catalog.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free for employee and dependents.
- $500 employee referral bonus.
- Exciting quarterly social events for all employees.
If you believe this opportunity is the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply!
