Engagement Officer

Engagement Officer

We know that we need to increase our museum's profile and reach new audiences; this important new volunteering role is all about getting our wonderful collection out there in the community.

This role is one of three in the ‘Co-Collections Manager Programme’ – an initiative launched in 2024 by Chesham Museum to broaden heritage sector engagement and foster opportunities for young people in the local area.

This volunteering role is flexible across a 3-9 month structured programme with involvement in exciting creative projects and plenty of support throughout (including regular meetings, 1:1s and a CV workshop).

The successful Engagement Officer will leave the museum with good experience, great references and newfound confidence to springboard their creative or heritage career!

What the role involves

• Social Media Management – Managing the Museum’s social media channels, including Facebook and Instagram, ensuring that changes to opening-hours are shared, new content is regularly posted and responding to inquiries (direct messages and comments).

• Content Creation - Creating fun, interesting and visually engaging content including short form content/reels, and developing and launching new creative approaches to build our online following and engagement.

• Photography - Lead collections photography – ensuring images are both captioned and stored correctly, working alongside the Co-Collections Managers.

• Interpretation - Providing practical support and creative insight in the development of museum interpretation (the various ways museums communicate the stories, meanings, and significance of their collections to visitors).

Would suit you if you

• Are creative and idea-driven with a ‘hands-on’ approach.
• Are interested in Illustration, Graphic Design, Photography, Marketing or History.
• Want to develop a strong creative portfolio.
• Are interested in gaining curatorial or work experience in the heritage or arts sectors.

What you would expect from us

• Monthly expenses allowance with additional expenses paid subject to prior agreement.
• A full induction and structured support including monthly 1:1s.
• Quarterly Career Professional Development (CPD) sessions including CV workshop(s).
• Access to free volunteer-only events and programming.
• A ‘foot in the door’ - work experience and signposting to wider training opportunities and sector-specific meetings.
• Reference upon completion of programme.