Manchester Jewish Museum (MJM) is seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated volunteer to take on the role of Volunteer Co-ordinator.  In this role, you will gain valuable experience in recruiting, training and developing a team of Museum volunteers.

This volunteer position will be offered on a 6 month basis, with a minimum commitment of 1 day per week.

Duties will vary but may include:

1. Recruiting new volunteers to the Museum
2. Representing MJM at regional museums meetings
3. Putting together volunteer weekly rotas
4. Maintaining the administrative systems
5. Participation in staff meetings, training and development

We can offer you:

1. Internal and external training opportunities
2. Experience of working with different departments of the museum including: learning, collections, front of house and outreach
3. Opportunities to attend regional museums meetings as the MJM representative
4. Networking and professional development opportunities
5. Invites to all exhibition openings
6. Monthly e-bulletins and ‘MJM News’

The successful candidate should:

1. Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
2. Be self-motivated
3. Be highly organised
4. Be passionate about museums and volunteering
5. Enjoy working within a small team
6. Able to commit at least 1 day per week for the next 6 months

If you would like to apply for this role please send a CV and covering letter to Rose Stanyon This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

If you would like more information please contact Rose Stanyon on 0161 834 9879 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

If you would like to apply for this position please get in touch before Friday 12th April 2013