The Children’s Museum of St. Tammany is hiring a volunteer coordinator for its first stop at Kids Town. Kids Town is located at the Koop Drive Trailhead in Mandeville. We are looking for an organized and energetic multi- tasker who loves working with people and young children. The job requires availability Tuesday-Sunday and is a part time position averaging 15 hours per week (Saturday and Sunday availability a necessity).

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop, promote and maintain a wide range of volunteer opportunities at Kids Town
• Recruit volunteers
• Create an atmosphere of volunteer appreciation and support
• Coordinate volunteer needs with the Kids Town Education Director
• Conduct and arrange volunteer training
• Schedule all volunteer activities
• Organize volunteer recognition programs
• Evaluate volunteer programs

Qualifications and skills include:

• Must be very organized
• Skilled in the use of personal computers, Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability tolearn new technologies to support operations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task

Desirable Training

• Bachelor’s degree in education, child development, or related
• Preschool/Early elementary education experience preferred.
• Experience working with children ages 0-8 and their caregivers with patience and understanding

At the Children’s Museum of St. Tammany, we want only the best of the best! If you meet the above requirements and are a self-motivated individual with a proven record of excellence in your past endeavors, apply today! Send a resume and cover letter, including at least three professional references to KidsTown@cmstkids.org.