Summary

We’re looking for a collaborative and inclusive leader to guide the Museum’s Volunteer Engagement program and the staff who make it possible. In this role, you’ll build meaningful opportunities for volunteers, interns and work-study students while strengthening a welcoming, sustainable program that supports the Museum’s mission and community.

Description

Do you believe great volunteer experiences can create an even greater guest experience? We’re looking for a collaborative and inclusive leader to guide the Museum’s Volunteer Engagement program and the staff who make it possible. In this role, you’ll build meaningful opportunities for volunteers, interns and work-study students while strengthening a welcoming, sustainable program that supports the Museum’s mission and community.

Job Class: Full Time
Hiring Range: $67,000-$70,000
Work Schedule: M-F, daytime, occasional weekends/evenings/holidays
Direct Reports: 3

Essential Duties

Leads institutional efforts to engage volunteers, interns and work-study students.
Effective supervision of volunteer engagement specialists including goal setting, modeling behavior, and working as a team
Leads and conducts periodic evaluations of volunteer program and makes recommendations for program adjustments to ensure a positive volunteer experience.
Ensures the morale of the teams is maintained to keep the team functioning at a high level and ensures a positive and healthy team culture.
Maintains and effectively uses the volunteer database to support accurate reporting, informed decisions, and volunteer engagement program planning.
Actively embraces and champions the museum-wide Inclusion strategy.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in cultural spaces or education.
3 years’ experience in volunteer coordination or related field.
3 years’ supervisory experience of staff or volunteers.
1 year experience working in database/CRM/POS back end or equivalent programs
Occasional evening and weekends required

Ideal Candidate Will Be/Have

Able to build a solid culture
Able to translate and convey the big picture
Comfortable mentoring
Strong attention to detail
Experience in database management

Application Instructions

Please submit your resume by 6:00 p.m. MT on Friday, September 11, 2026. Applications will not be accepted after this time. DMNS reserves the right to close the position prior to this date. Applications may only be accepted electronically via the Museum's website.

DMNS Core Values

We love science.
We are curious, creative, and playful.
We cultivate relationships with each other, diverse communities, the environment, and for our future.
We think critically and act with empathy.

Perks of Working at DMNS

Click HERE (https://www.dmns.org/about/careers/benefits/) to learn more about the benefits package offered to DMNS staff.

Due to the high volume of people who apply, we are not able to respond to specific inquiries regarding your application status.

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is an equal opportunity employer. The Museum is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to serving the needs of all our visitors, and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.