Marketing, Outreach, and Volunteer Coordinator | Richmond, TX

Position Title: Marketing, Outreach, and Volunteer Coordinator at the Fort Bend History Association
Reports To: Director of Development
Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation - $40,000-$45,000

Position Overview
The Marketing, Outreach, and Volunteer Coordinator plays a key role in connecting the Fort Bend 
Museum with the community through storytelling, relationship building, and engagement. This position is 
responsible for developing and implementing marketing and outreach strategies that promote the 
museum’s exhibits, programs, and events, while also coordinating a vibrant volunteer program that 
supports the museum’s daily operations and special projects.

Key Responsibilities

Marketing and Communications

• Develop and implement marketing plans to increase museum visibility, attendance, and 
  membership.
• Create engaging content for digital and print platforms, including social media, website, 
  newsletters, and press releases.
• Maintain and grow the museum’s social media presence, ensuring consistent voice, branding, and 
  messaging.
• Coordinate the design, production, and distribution of promotional materials such as flyers, rack 
  cards, and advertisements.
• Track and analyze marketing metrics to measure campaign effectiveness and audience 
  engagement.

Community Outreach

• Serve as an ambassador for the Fort Bend Museum at community events, fairs, and networking 
  opportunities.
• Cultivate partnerships with schools, community groups, and local organizations to promote
  programs and grow our volunteer base.
• Assist with planning and execution of public programs and special events that advance the Fort 
  Bend museum’s mission and visibility.
  
  

Volunteer Coordination

• Recruit, train, and schedule volunteers for museum programs, events, and daily operations.
• Maintain volunteer records and track service hours.
• Develop and distribute volunteer communications, including updates, recognition, and training 
  materials.
• Foster a positive and inclusive volunteer culture that values learning, teamwork, and service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, museum studies, or a related 
  field (or equivalent experience).
• 1–4 years of experience in marketing, outreach, volunteer management, or a related role—
  preferably in a museum, nonprofit, or cultural organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different 
  audiences.
• Experience with social media management, email marketing platforms, and basic graphic design 
  tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Express).
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A passion for history, education, and community engagement.

Working Conditions

• Tuesday-Saturday Schedule
• Occasional evening and weekend hours for programs and events.
• Comfortable interacting with the public, volunteers, and community partners.
• Some physical activity may be required (e.g., event setup, standing, climbing stairs/ladders).

Please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to Madeleine Calcote-Garcia at 
mcalcotegarcia@fbhistory.org .