Placement Title: Special Events Lead
Minimum Time Commitment: 1 meeting per month and 8 – 10 hours per week worked at WCHSM and/or off-site based on assigned duties
Purpose: To be the lead person in planning, organizing and executing adult and family friendly special events to get the community involved with the WCHSM. Special events help to create a positive and memorable experience for our patrons and reach out to a larger group of people.
Responsibilities:
- Work with staff and other volunteers to plan, implement, and work special event days throughout the year. Current annual events include: Janboree, Preservation Days, Les Paul’s Birthday, Guest Speakers, and The Big Read
- Communicate with Lead Marketing and Fundraising volunteers to advertise and fundraise for special events
- Provide Greeter Desk coverage, including opening and closing procedures when executing onsite duties
- Attend board meetings as an advisory member when necessary
Qualifications:
- Must be a registered WCHSM volunteer and attend training for this position
- Must be 18
- Must enjoy event planning and working in a leadership role
- Ability to work well as a team and individually
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Well-organized
- Excellent communication skills
- Comfortable working with Microsoft Office 2016, Office 365 and willing to learn new software programs as necessary
Benefits:
- Active volunteers receive yearly invite to the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
- 10% discount at the museum store
- 4 Admission passes annually
