Volunteer Botanical Artist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

At The Huntington, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to support and promote the appreciation of the humanities, the arts, and botanical science. The Huntington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.

Founded in 1919, The Huntington is a collections-based research and educational institution open to the public, housing world-class library, art, and botanical collections. Its mission is to support research and promote education in the arts, humanities, and botanical science and to display and interpret its extraordinary resources for diverse audiences.

Here we are committed to the highest of standards in all that we do - from preserving and protecting the collections, to exhibitions, educational and scholarly programming, visitor and reader services, and beyond. Achieving excellence across these pursuits requires a diversity of perspectives, expertise, experience, and methodologies.

At The Huntington, our organizational Culture is shaped by the following core values: Intellectual curiosity, Collaboration, Stewardship, Belonging, and Integrity.

• Intellectual Curiosity:Knowledge, lifelong learning, and a spirit of inquiry are at the core of our mission and organizational culture.

• Collaboration:Teamwork and a collaborative attitude are important at all levels of The Huntington. We foster relationships internally among our departments and externally with organizations throughout the community.

• Stewardship:We are committed to the care and development of our collections, our financial and physical resources, our staff, and our community.

• Belonging:We strive to attract and maintain a workforce of individuals with diverse talents, backgrounds, and perspectives. Our organizational culture promotes a sense of welcome, inclusion, and connection.

• Integrity:We value respect and honesty, working to fulfill our mission with honor and ethical principles.

About the Role

DivisionofEducationandPublicEngagement,theVolunteerPrograms Assistant supports the daily operations ofvolunteerprograms at The Huntington.Reporting to theAssistant DirectorofVisitor andVolunteerEngagementand working closely with theDocentCoordinator, theAssistantsupports the administrativeaspect of running the volunteer program, which includesorganizingand analyzing data,schedulingvirtual andonline meetingsandtrainings,supportingrecruitmentandorientation efforts,trackingandanalyzingparticipation andengagement data,and buildingpositiverelationships with communitymembers.

Thisfull-timerolerequires strong organizational skillsandattention to detail.S/he/they willdemonstratea background of working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, geographic,and socioeconomic backgrounds, using a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible approach.The work schedule isSunday-Thursday.

Essential Duties

Administrative Support

• Provide telephone and email coverage for the volunteer office to include volunteer support needs, and application status updates to prospective volunteers.

• Maintain and update the volunteerportal anddatabase, including contact and emergency information, areas of service, volunteerstatusand hours of service, and updating resource pages.

• Analyze data collected from volunteers includinghoursreports,andsurveyandengagementdata.

• Create and update tutorials forthe volunteer portal for both staff supporting volunteers and volunteers.

Volunteer Meetings

• Schedule,setup monthly and quarterly volunteer meetings.

• Setup andteardown coffee service and check-in volunteers.

• Communication with scheduled speakers,special events, andaudio-visualteams.

• Assistwith the planning,schedulingand implementation ofall-volunteerrecognition events.

OtherDuties

• Support the development ofvolunteerresources and educational materials.

• Provide support and coordination of other projects as assigned, including program facilitation asappropriate.

• Participate in interdepartmental andcross-divisionalteams in the development ofcollections-based programs.

• Remain up to date in knowledge ofvolunteer management,museum educationpractices, curriculum development, and current issues and practices in informal and formal education.

Candidate Knowledge,Skills,And Abilities

• 1-2years'experienceassistingwithprogram or project activities, including scheduling, communications, or registration processes, and/or related educational activities.

• Experience intrackingbudget,program or project goals, communications, and activities.

• Ability to communicate clearly through written and verbal forms.

• Experiencein database management; VMS experience preferred.

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

• Ability to meet deadlines andmultitask.

• Ability to manage projects from start to finish and meet deadlines appropriately.

• AdvancedPC computer knowledge: MS Office,especiallyExcel,Outlook,andPowerPoint.

• Demonstratedexperienceworking with people from diverse backgrounds, experiences,generations,and cultures.

• Demonstrated experienceincustomer service andcommunicatingdiplomatically.

• Demonstratedabilitytobeflexible andmeet changing needs and expectations.

Working Conditions

• Office, botanical garden, library, and art gallery settings.

• Must be physically able tomove around a 200-acre site and ableto lift 20 pounds.

Compensation & Benefits

We provide competitive compensation, generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees including:

• Pay Rate: $22.00/hr.

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• 403(b) retirement plan and matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match

• Hybrid remote work schedule available for applicable positions

• Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and holidays

• Discounts for staff in The Huntington Store and restaurants

• Free admission to various museums and cultural institutions

• Free passes each month to welcome family and friends to visit the grounds

The Application Process

Please submit a cover letter and CV/resume as a single PDF attachment.

You will have the opportunity to submit additional documents on the "My Experience" section of the application.