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Community Engagement Coordinator
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Community Engagement Coordinator is responsible for building and enhancing relationships with educators, volunteers, artists, community partners, and other stakeholders. The coordinator will also manage the docent program and coordinate guided museum tours.
Location
: This role is fully on-site at our Los Angeles, CA office.
Compensation
: $22.50 – $24.50 per hour, commensurate on experience.
Work Schedule & Benefits
Full-Time
: 40 hours per week, eligible for medical coverage, vacation, and sick leave benefits
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume to
hr@camla.org
This position is open until filled.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Establish and strengthen community relationships through volunteerism and partnerships
Work with community groups to provide educational experiences in partnership with other arts, cultural, educational, and civic organizations at the museum and off-site
Assist in the management and implementation of collaborative projects through research, planning, and development
Represent CAM at community events and community meetings to promote CAM, build relationships and expand volunteer opportunities
Maintain clear, concise, and composed communication with community partners and volunteers
Be proactive in identifying new partnerships
Support the planning, coordination, implementation, execution, delivery and measurement of community engagement activities
Provide follow up and support for community partners, docents, volunteers (e.g. post-event thanks and acknowledgements to volunteers, clean up, and gather/produce feedback, etc.)
Serve as the main contact person and supervisor for prospective and current docents and volunteers
Develop roles and assignments, including working with key staff members to prepare training and orientation materials for interns, docents, and volunteers
Recruit, coordinate, and manage volunteers for any public programming, docent-led tours, and special events related events such as event preparations and the day-of event
Track service hours
Supervise the scheduling of tours
Collaborate with programs and marketing teams to ensure effective communication and to produce accurate production materials
Provide support for annual or special events or other projects as required
REQUIREMENTS
B.A. or equivalent experience preferred but not required
Excellent computer skills (MS Office, database management), strong written and oral communications.
Proven ability to multitask, plan and meet deadlines under time constraints, and to work both independently and collaboratively.
Excellent critical thinking, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent interpersonal and project management skills are required.
Expected to regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment.
Self-starter with a positive attitude.
Cultural sensitivity to the Chinese and Asian Pacific American community.
Verbal (Mandarin or Cantonese), reading, and writing competencies in Chinese are a plus.