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Volunteer Services Intern at Museum of… · Houston
InternshipOn-sitePart-timeHouston, TX
Skills
data entryvolunteer database managementreport generationclerical skillstypingword processingrecord keeping
Job Description
Summary: The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is seeking a Volunteer Services Intern to support their Volunteer Services team. The role involves coordinating volunteer activities, maintaining the volunteer database, and assisting with events and programs.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for data entry and maintaining the integrity of the volunteer database
- Produce various reports and letters including recording of volunteer hours and volunteer usage/participation
- Actively and continuously support the efforts to grow, diversify and advance impactful volunteerism and employee engagement programs as well as IDEA (inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility) initiatives at MFAH
- Work directly with the Volunteer Services and Human Resources teams to plan and execute various private large-scale events, receptions and lectures throughout the year
- Assist Volunteer Services with the planning and organization of National Volunteer Week activities, including a large-scale volunteer appreciation event and awards presentation
- Answers phone for the Volunteer Services office and follows up with callers as needed by obtaining and sending requested information
- Prepare binders, manuals, and packets for new volunteer orientations
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Schedule: 20 hours per week, July 2026 – June 2027 with scheduled breaks aligning with the academic calendar
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for contact with different public audiences
- Strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail and follow-through
- Good clerical skills (typing, computer, word processing, record keeping)
- Good judgment and discretion for handling confidential information
- Ability to tolerate a fast-paced office with frequent interruptions
- Customer-service focus and driven to delight our clients and customers
- Positive demeanor combined with the ability to remain calm under pressure
- Must be a team player and able to work cooperatively as well as independently
Required Skills: Data entry, Volunteer database management, Report generation, Clerical skills, Typing, Word processing, Record keeping
Benefits: Eligible to receive academic credit related to their coursework, A stipend
Benefits
Eligible to receive academic credit related to their coursework
A stipend