Volunteer Program Specialist (Full-Time)

Description

Why Cheekwood?

Working at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens offers you the opportunity to work for one of the most beautiful places in Nashville. Formerly the home of Mabel and Leslie Cheek, Cheekwood now serves the public as a botanical garden, arboretum, and museum with period rooms and art galleries. At Cheekwood, you will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of roles tailored to your skills and interests. Whether you are passionate about horticulture, art curation, historical preservation, or one of our many other career opportunities, you would have the chance to thrive and make a meaningful impact here. Working in such a place that cherishes its rich history, vibrant art scene, and serene gardens offers a unique blend of fulfillment and inspiration. You will find yourself in a supportive environment where every day brings new opportunities for personal and professional growth, amidst the backdrop of picturesque setting.

What does the Cheekwood Volunteer Team do and why join? 

At Cheekwood, the volunteer team plays a crucial role in enhancing visitor experiences and supporting daily operations. We assist with tasks such as guiding tours, providing information to visitors, helping with events or educational programs and assist at times in maintaining the gardens or exhibits. The Volunteer team also engages in the community and represents Cheekwood at various events supporting our mission.

What will you be doing?

The Volunteer Program Specialist supports volunteer program operations for Cheekwood events, projects and outreach. This position includes (or may include) working with or supervising volunteers.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment, communications and scheduling of volunteers.
• Help with volunteer program department admin projects, which include tracking attendance, digitizing dept records, utilizing large email blast programs.
• Research new community partners for program support.
• Build and maintain a relationship with Cheekwood Volunteer corps and community volunteers.
• Collaborate with other departments as needed to support volunteer assignments.
• Assist with volunteer recognition and appreciation events and activities, includes creating a quarterly volunteer newsletter.
• Assist with outreach support, outreach event preparation and participation.
• Attend Cheekwood staff trainings or meetings as schedule allows.
• Must be organized, flexible, able to handle some management responsibilities and can follow directions without direct supervision.
• Must be outgoing, people friendly, and enjoy working with the public. 
• Able to work a varied schedule at times…on weekends, some weekdays and evenings.
• Work with Director to create outreach and recruiting materials, and social media posts in partnership with marketing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education.
• 2 or more years of relevant work experience.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Experience working events in a public facing organization.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management ability.
• Ability to research and network with community partners.
• Able to consistently work weekends, some weekdays and evenings.
• Experience using MS Office.
• Can respond to emergency situations calmly and follow protocols.
• Leadership Skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in art, horticulture, community events.
• Knowledge of Cheekwood.
• Some social media experience. 

Benefits

• The well-being of Cheekwood employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, we offer one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:
• Health Insurance with an HRA 
• Dental 
• Vision 
• Life Insurance (100% paid by Cheekwood) 
• Long Term Disability Insurance (100% paid by Cheekwood) 
• Voluntary Life Insurance 
• Short Term Disability Insurance 
• 403b and Roth 403b with a generous employer match 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays 
• Aflac products are offered