Volunteer & Education Coordinator - R.E. Olds Transportation Museum (1/16/26)

Posted on 12/22/25 

The Volunteer Coordinator is a part-time position consisting of approximately 16-24 hours per week with an hourly wage of $18 per hour. Special events may increase these hours. Candidates must be at least 25 years old, due to the requirement to drive/move REOTM vehicles within the collection.

This position reports to the Office Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Helps to recruit new volunteers, trains new volunteers, and helps to ensure that the museum is using each volunteer’s specific talents.
• Supports volunteers by ensuring they have the supplies necessary to complete assigned tasks. Brainstorm with volunteers on new projects.
• Directs volunteers by laying out and prioritizing weekly tasks and projects. Answers questions about tasks and often joins in with volunteer work.
• Maintains ongoing communication with volunteers and interns via email throughout the week.
• Compiles and maintains volunteer files and records volunteer hours.
• Coordinates and records volunteer work done on vehicles and items in the collection.
• Maintains records on each vehicle.
• Makes purchases for volunteer projects and stays within assigned budgets.
• Assists the Office Manager and Executive Director with special events and programming as needed, particularly regarding recruiting volunteers for these events.
• Assists the Executive Director in supervising the internship program for the archive’s collection and educational program development.
• Leads the development of educational programming, exhibits, and curriculum resources via collaboration with Ex. Director, museum staff, interns, and volunteers.
• Conducts and trains other staff, interns, or volunteers to conduct school tours.
• Other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience coordinating volunteers, team members, or staff persons.
• 2+ years of experience in developing educational programming for a classroom or camp setting.
• Skilled in using Microsoft Word and Excel. Willing to be trained in using task-specific software such as our Square Point of Sale system.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to relate to diverse populations and cultures while communicating with staff, clients, and the public professionally and effectively.