Manager, Community Experience & Volunteer Strategy

Are you passionate about building community, scaling impact, and creating memorable, hands-on learning experiences? KID Museum is looking for a dynamic, hands-on leader to join our team as Manager, Community Experience & Volunteer Strategy.

In this role, you’ll lead the execution of community programs while building the systems, partnerships, and volunteer pipeline that power our mission to expand access to high-quality STEM learning.

What You’ll Do

🤝 Community Engagement & Partnerships

• Build and manage relationships with local partners


• Expand outreach and participation in KID Museum programs


• Align partnerships with program capacity and priorities

🎉 Program Implementation

• Lead planning & execution of STEM nights, community events, and off-site programs


• Oversee logistics, staffing, and participant experience


• Serve as on-site lead during programs (including weekends)

🙌 Volunteer Strategy

• Recruit, onboard, and manage teen & adult volunteers


• Build systems that integrate volunteers across programs


• Support training, engagement, and retention initiatives

⚙️ Systems & Operations

• Develop scalable processes and playbooks


• Improve workflows and program delivery efficiency


• Partner cross-functionally to align staffing and logistics

What Success Looks Like

• A strong, reliable volunteer pipeline


• High-quality, well-executed community programs


• Increased engagement across community initiatives


• Efficient systems that support growth and scalability

What You Bring

• 5–7 years in community engagement, volunteer management, program operations, or similar


• Experience building or managing volunteer programs


• Strong project management and organizational skills


• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, community-facing environments


• Relationship builder with a commitment to equity, inclusion, and access

Work Environment

• In-person in Bethesda, MD


• Includes evenings/weekends, with ~1–2 Sunday commitments per month

💡 Why Join KID Museum?
Be part of a mission-driven team creating innovative STEM experiences that inspire the next generation of creators and problem-solvers.