Program Coordinator Volunteer

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The West End Museum is seeking a Program Coordinator to create, maintain, plan, schedule, and coordinate the public programs of the West End Museum.

Responsibilities Include:

*Coordinating, planning, and creating public programs for the organization

*Developing and executing educational material on the West End, such as tours

*Provide support programming (Including evenings and Weekends)

*Other duties as assigned

Skills Needed:

*Able to work independently, as well as within a team

*Strong organizational skills and interpersonal skills

*Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously

*Excellent communication skills

*Strong research skills

*Demonstrates critical thinking skills

Requirements:

*Must be able to commit to 5-10 hours per week on-site.

*Must be able to work either evening or weekend hours as scheduled

No prior knowledge on the West End is required

We are a Boston neighborhood museum looking for committed and energetic people who are interested in the history and culture of Boston. The West End Museum is dedicated to the documentation and preservation of the former West End neighborhood’s cultural heritage. This heritage owes its existence to an influx of immigrants who came to this neighborhood starting at approximately 1880. The West End’s destruction by eminent domain and urban renewal started in 1958, and evicted ten thousand people from their homes in the area. We are dedicated to the collection and preservation of these resident’s former neighborhood and the artifacts of the West End of Boston.

Working at this museum, you can expect to find a vibrant workplace of passionate men and women dedicated to preserving the West End’s memory, but also welcoming and eager for new members. A previous knowledge of the neighborhood is not required, but a general interest in historical studies is recommended for those wishing to join the organization. Much of the work here involves working with artifacts or transcripts from the residents of the West End, with many of them containing varied and engaging accounts of life in that time and place.

Aside from potentially useful knowledge of Boston and the West End, working with our museum will allow you to gain valuable credentials for your resume. Other museums may find these credentials especially valuable, as working here will also connect you to the rich community of museums in the area. Working here will also give to a much more easy access to the Boston area as we are so close the the North Station MBTA station, as well as a diverse assortment of local restaurants have either lunch or an early dinner at.

Call 617-723-2125, email thewestendmuseum@gmail.com, or visit www.thewestendmuseum.org to apply. We would love to discuss a time to meet and welcome you to the museum.