Volunteer Coordinator, LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes

The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for recruiting, training and retaining all LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes volunteers. The successful candidate will cultivate all available means to recruit volunteers, interview them and place them in appropriate departments throughout the cultural center. As the primary contact for volunteer recruitment, training and scheduling, the Volunteer Coordinator will make arrangements for appropriate advertisements and develop media releases for attracting volunteers and docents. He/she will coordinate and schedule volunteers and paid staff coverage for the Reception Desk/Visitor Information Center where museum visitors are welcomed and receive orientation. He/she will track, maintain and compile daily and monthly attendance figures with appropriate breakdowns on data and usage by groups and special interest groups. The volunteer coordinator will participate in assessing public interest in the cultural center and will develop and schedule tours in response to this interest. He/she will maintain a record of all major tour programs and events. The successful candidate will work with the Education Department to create participant evaluation tools for tour presentations. He/she will assist with cultural tourism and marketing tour programs to all appropriate audiences; assist with special events, workshops and classes as needed on a case-by-case basis and assist with special projects and events as needed.

•Volunteer supervision and coordination of volunteer schedules for program activities.
•Review program schedules and assign appropriate volunteers.
•Help develop strategies for promulgation of LA Plaza’s programs.
•Review and ensure distribution of volunteer schedules, reports, etc.
•Provide assistance and consultation for volunteers as needed and when requested.
•Maintain updated volunteer information (contacts, background checks, etc.)
•Oversee assigned volunteers and assist with identified needs, if appropriate.
•Attend staff meetings and assist in the evaluation of the program.
•Schedule and conduct volunteer in-service trainings quarterly.
•Assist in volunteer appreciation events to promote volunteer recognition.
•Provide office coverage as assigned by the Director of Programs & Chief Curator.
•Attend conferences/seminars/meetings as opportunity and funding permits.
•Participate in volunteer performance evaluations.
•Organize and participate in fundraisers and speaking events as directed.
•Coordinate with public relations personnel with the purpose of recruiting volunteers and increasing public awareness of the LA Plaza program and its goals and activities.
•Ensure volunteer compliance with LA Plaza’s standards.
•Attend LA Plaza staff meetings.
•Other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director of Programs & Chief Curator.

REQUIREMENTS:
B.A. with an interest in Mexican and Mexican American history and Spanish language highly desired. Must have excellent interpersonal skills; be organized and flexible with sensitivity to locals as well as tourists.

•The ability to communicate with, supervise and empower volunteers to be effective in their roles. Past experience with volunteers required.
•The ability to work cooperatively with other staff members and interact in a positive manner with the public.
•Sensitivity to a variety of personalities and cultural backgrounds.
•Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as necessary.
•Excellent organizational and time management skills.
•Commitment to La Plaza’s goals and mission.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this position please email cover letter and resume to: avaldericeda@lapca.org indicating “Volunteer Coordinator” on subject line.

Or send your application to: LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, 501 North Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, Attn: Director of Programs & Chief Curator. FAX: 213.542.6272

For more information about LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, please visit our website at www.lapca.org