Current Job Postings

Description:
This position oversees a volunteer membership of over 1100 individuals. The position provides support and functions as a liaison for The Guild, a formal volunteer organization, with an annual average membership of 500 members and a 50-55 person board. The position supervises one full-time position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Insures effective use of volunteers to meet museum's needs/goals
• Recruits, orients, and trains volunteers to fill institutional needs
• Works with volunteer groups to develop goals and objectives which relate to MFAH goals
• Works with volunteers and staff to update and develop departmental and volunteer structures and needs fulfillment
• Motivates, encourages and recognizes volunteers; through volunteer events, communications, publications, rewards, or other appropriate methods
• Provides counsel, as needed, for staff on effective utilization of volunteer services
• Establishes and maintains recordkeeping systems for volunteer functions at museum: time, names, flow (volunteers/jobs), evaluations, monies, etc
  
• Provides guidance and support for The Guild activities and to insure their goals are consistent with the museum's goals
• Prepares and maintains volunteer activity budget
• Acts as conduit and counselor on Guild's budget
• Maintains contact with each volunteer group which supports the museum
• Maintains database and records to track volunteer activities and hours
• Serves as museum representative in community to heighten awareness of voluntarism within the museum
• Promotes museum voluntarism locally, state-wide and nationally by supporting and participating in conferences and organizations dedicated to this effort
• Maintains department intranet site and The Guild website.
  

Skills:

• Detail oriented, highly analytical and well organized
• Strong communication skills, including presentation skills
• Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft office products (Outlook, Word, Access, Excel)
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with staff and volunteers with tact and diplomacy
• Must be customer-service driven
• Must be a self-starter and be able to make independent decisions

Salary:
Commensurate with Experience and Education

Benefits:
Group Medical and Dental Insurance, Life and Long Term Disability Insurance, Pension Plan, Credit Union, Flexible Compensation Plan, Paid Time Off, Reserve Time Off and Holiday Pay

For more information please visit www.mfah.org/employment.

Contact:
Marisa Zuniga

Send resume to Human Resources, Job 109
P.O. Box 6826, Houston TX 77265-6826;
Fax 713-639-7597
E-mail: jobs@mfah.org
Apply at www.mfah.org/employment

Work Experience:

• 2 + years experience of successful grant writing or related technical or creative writing/research experience
• Outstanding writing and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated experience working independently and in a team environment
  
• Demonstrated experience creating work plans, budgets projections, and grant management reporting
• Experience writing or creating presentations for varied audiences
• Demonstrated understanding of, and interest in, child abuse issues and child advocacy efforts
  

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree (required) in Liberal Arts, Journalism, English, History, or Communications (preferred)
  Essential Skills and Requirements:
• Ability to effectively and efficiently utilize word processing, spreadsheets and database applications; specifically, MS Office; Blackbaud/Raiser’s Edge
• Solid organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and ability to create a logical plan for challenges
• Ability to work independently and manage workload and strict deadlines with minimal guidance
• Demonstrated command of the English language including grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Ability to maintain confidentially, credibility, and work as a highly cooperative team member

Essential Job Functions:

• Development of foundations, granting entities, and general fund development (past, present and potential donors) through grant writing, phone calls, letters/correspondence, personal meetings, follow-up, thank you and reports. Coordinate all activities with overall agency development plan.
  • Define, and coordinate, with Finance and Program Departments regarding budget activities related to funding requests and reports.
  • Make donor contacts, in-person calls, and attend donor meetings, coffees, and presentations as needed.
• Identify latest research and recent material on child abuse and neglect. Incorporate information into grants, newsletters, brochures, and other requests. Write on a regular basis and maintain all agency related supporting materials are accurate and are included, copied, and submitted per grant specifications.
• Prepare status reports including analysis of pending proposals, grants in process, relationship management needs, and reporting requirements in order to determine growth strategy, planning, and status.
  
• Plan, manage, and track interactions via RE Database and keep all paper files accurate and up to date.
• Actively assist in special events, annual development planning, and implementation.

Other Job Functions:

• Attend appropriate board and committee meetings; represent the Development Director as necessary in both internal and external meetings. Be prepared to represent agency position and speak on issues important to child advocacy and/or agency policies.
  
• Communicate with board and committee members for support with funding requests, donors, and development activities.
• Assist in writing for quarterly development sections in agency newsletter.
• Participate in training of new staff, board, advisory board and committee members when necessary.
• Make public appearances and speaking engagements on behalf of the agency.
• Meet weekly with the Development team to plan and review development activities. Report to team about projects, contacts, etc. Attend monthly staff meetings and report activities as necessary.
• Attend volunteer orientation and training, and maintain consistent interaction with program staff to further understanding of agency’s work.

Core Organizational Behaviors:
Employee behaviors which model:

• Effective teamwork within the organization and positive collaborations with external organizations and individuals,
• A supportive and positive attitude towards organizational changes,
• Demonstrated leadership, motivation and innovation
• Demonstrated capacity to perform at or above the stated job requirements,
• A level of professionalism and judgment in business situations appropriate to the position's job status.
  

Work Characteristics:
Physical Requirements:

• Lift, load and take down special event materials
• Set up and break down meetings

Additional Factors:
Must have valid Texas Driver's License, valid auto insurance and car, successfully pass appropriate background screenings

Work Conditions:

• Work offsite when necessary
• Work evenings and weekends as needed
  

Contact:
Kim Kafray karim.kafray@childadvocates.org

Position is seasonal: March 1 through September 1, 2009. Create, implement and evaluate volunteer programming relating to the summer Zoo Crew teen program and provide an educational and engaging experience that meets the needs of both teen volunteers and the Zoo.

Duties & Responsibilities:

KNOWLEDGE:
Associate’s degree or two years of college level education (60 semester credit hours) in education, biological sciences, communication, business, human resources or a related field is required. Ability to read, write and speak Spanish desired. Two years experience in an educational or a supervisory capacity is required as well as people management experience and superb written and verbal communication skills.

EXPERIENCE:
Two years experience in an educational or a supervisory capacity is required as well as people management experience and superb written and verbal communication skills. The ability to multi-task, be highly organized, and be an extremely detail-oriented person is also required. Related professional experience may be substituted for the above education requirement on a year-for-year basis. Experience working with live animals desired.

SUPERVISION:
Oversees the management of up to 170 teens between June 1 and August 15, 2009 Will report directly to the Director of Volunteers and Guest Experience.

Contact:
Kathy Gaughan, Director of Volunteers and Guest Experience

Go to this web page / web link for more information:
http://www.houstonzoo.org/careers/

Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation in Kendalia TX seeks a Volunteer Coordinator.
This position is responsible for all aspects of WRR’s volunteer program. Established in 1977, Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation receives approximately 6,000 wild animals per year for rehabilitation and release and provides permanent sanctuary for 300-400 resident non-releasable indigenous wildlife, exotic wildlife (large mammals, primates, reptiles and birds) and farm animals. Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation is located on 187 acres in beautiful Texas Hill Country, near Austin and San Antonio. For more information, visit www.wildlife-rescue.org.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Recruitment: Recruit and maintain a reliable and constantly growing base of volunteers to help meet all volunteer needs at WRR. Develop comprehensive and engaging materials for potential applicants. Represent WRR at public speaking engagements and community events.
  
  
• Training & Supervision: Conduct semi-monthly volunteer orientation sessions and ensure that all volunteers are well-versed on WRR policies and monitor them be sure they are acting in accordance with these principles. Supervise group volunteer days at the sanctuary and at special events.
  
  
• Communication & Recognition: Foster a positive environment for the volunteers and maintain good morale. Organize regular appreciation events. Communicate regularly with the volunteer base as a group and as individuals.
  
  
• General Program Management: Maintain an up-to-date database of volunteers and program manuals. Maintain monthly schedules to be sure all needs are fulfilled.
  
  
• Education Coordination: Solicit and schedule presentations to community and school groups and coordinate volunteers to deliver presentations.

SKILLS:
At least two years of successful experience as a volunteer coordinator is required. Candidates should be self-motivated, detail-oriented, a team player, versed in MS Office software and organized. Good public speaking and writing skills and a warm and pleasant demeanor are necessary. Applicants must like working with people and have an ability to communicate with all personality types. Knowledge of native Texas and/or exotic wildlife is helpful. Personal convictions in line with WRR ethic is a plus.

SALARY:
Starting salary is $26,000-36,000 DOE. Benefits begin after 90-day orientation period.

Contact:
If you are interested in applying for this position, please email
a letter of interest and resume to angelag@wildlife-rescue.org.

Go to this web page / web link for more information:
www.wildlife-rescue.org