Manager, Volunteer Engagement

Description

Do you believe great volunteer experiences can create an even greater guest experience? We’re looking for a collaborative and inclusive leader to guide the Museum’s Volunteer Engagement program and the staff who make it possible. In this role, you’ll build meaningful opportunities for volunteers, interns and work-study students while strengthening a welcoming, sustainable program that supports the Museum’s mission and community.

Job Class: Full TimeHiring Range: $67,000-$70,000Work Schedule: M-F, daytime, occasional weekends/evenings/holidaysDirect Reports: 3

Essential Duties

• Leads institutional efforts to engagevolunteers,internsand work-study students.
• Effective supervision of volunteer engagement specialists including goal setting, modeling behavior, and working as a team
• Leads and conducts periodic evaluations ofvolunteer program and makes recommendations for program adjustments to ensure a positive volunteer experience.
• Ensures the morale of the teams ismaintainedto keep the team functioning ata high leveland ensures a positive and healthy team culture.
• Maintains and effectively uses the volunteer database to supportaccuratereporting, informed decisions, and volunteer engagement program planning.
• Actively embraces and champions the museum-wide Inclusion strategy.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degreeor equivalent work experienceincultural spacesor education.
• 3years’ experience in volunteercoordinationor related field.
• 3 years’ supervisory experience of staff orvolunteers.
• 1year experience working in database/CRM/POS back end or equivalent programs
• Occasional evening and weekends

Ideal Candidate Will Be/Have

• Able to build a solid culture
• Able to translate and convey the big picture
• Comfortable mentoring 
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience in database management

Application Instructions

Please submit your resume by 6:00 p.m. MT on Friday, September 11, 2026. Applications will not be accepted after this time. DMNS reserves the right to close the position prior to this date. Applications may only be accepted electronically via the Museum's website.

DMNS Core Values

• We love science.
• We are curious, creative, and playful.
• We cultivate relationships with each other, diverse communities, the environment, and for our future.
• We think critically and act with empathy.

Perks of Working at DMNS

Click HERE (https://www.dmns.org/about/careers/benefits/) to learn more about the benefits package offered to DMNS staff.