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Email your CV to info@theetchescollection.org, call us on 01929 270000 or fill out the form below

We are hiring!

Volunteer Opportunities

Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity to help a small, charitable, independent and modern museum with a whole host of fun, exciting and meaningful activities on day-to-day operations? Then why not become part of our team at The Etches Collection – Museum of Jurassic Marine Life? You don’t have to be an expert in geology or palaeontology; just be passionate, supportive, reliable, fun, and enthusiastic about making the visitor experience as enjoyable as possible.

The museum is located in the idyllic village of Kimmeridge on the Jurassic Coast. As well as the museum gallery, we have a retail shop that sells fossils, toys and educational items, and we also sell snacks, along with hot and cold drinks.

The role includes:

• Greeting and helping visitors

• Serving visitors on the till (training provided)

• Weekday and weekend shifts are available

• Maintaining cleanliness standards and health and safety codes of practice

• Maintaining shop displays and re-stocking

• Answering questions related to visiting the museum

• Light cleaning/tidying duties to keep the museum inviting and well-presented

How you will benefit:

• Be part of a friendly team

• Learn new skills and enhance your CV

• Flexible working (weekday and weekend shifts available)

• 15% off all shop items (including online) and event purchases

• Free T-Shirt

We do have a minimum age requirement of 18.

Please see our Volunteer Policy for more information, here.

Or contact us via email: Info@theetchescollection.org or call us on 01929 270000

New Trustees to join The Kimmeridge Trust

(Particularly with fundraising and grants experience)

The Etches Collection - Museum of Jurassic Marine Life, situated in Kimmeridge on the World Heritage Jurassic Coast of Dorset, is a unique collection of fossils all found in the Kimmeridge Bay area by one man, Dr Steve Etches MBE. The museum is an Arts Council Accredited and Designated museum of national and international importance, that tells the amazing story through its fossils, of life and death in the Jurassic seas of Dorset some 157 million years ago.  We are at the forefront of new science, a window into the past from which we can gain understanding of the future destiny of planet Earth. Run by a friendly, enthusiastic team of staff and volunteers guided by a charitable Board of Trustees – The Kimmeridge Trust, we are seeking new trustees who are passionate about our story, enthusiastic, dynamic and energetic.

The aims of the Trust first and foremost are to:

• Ensure that the Museum remains sustainable and financially secure for the benefit of future generations.

• Maintain a world class, accredited and designated museum in the village of Kimmeridge in Dorset.

• Conserve the incredible Etches Collection and reveal it to the widest possible audience, both in person and online.

• Support the advancement of education and learning.

• Oversee our integral community centre which is a hub for locals and groups who wish to enjoy the excellent facilities, activities and dramatic location of our Museum.

Trustees key responsibilities are to help in creating and ensuring a sustainable future for the museum and exploring all avenues of income generation, governance, strategic leadership/business planning and fundraising.

The Board members work collaboratively with the museum management and staff team to:

• Set the strategic direction of the charity and business planning

• Ensure the Museum complies with its governing document, legislation & regulations

• Safeguard the Museum's finances

• Oversee operations at a high level

• Review policies

• Manage strategic risks

• Protect the Museum buildings and collections.

• Look at new ways to take The Etches Collection story to the world utilising the latest media channels and platforms and maximising our digital revenue

We would like our new Trustee applicants to have particular skills in the following areas:

Our most urgent needs are for Trustees with Fundraising experience however skillsets including Education & Learning, Facilities Management/H&S within Museums/Heritage, E-Commerce, Digital Marketing/Media/PR , Legal (charity/company/employment/commercial/property)  – combination of those areas or singularly are particularly useful.

Trustees are elected for an initial 3-year term and can then be re-elected for a further 3-year term. It would be helpful if the Trustee could commit to an initial 3-years in the post to ensure continuity.

To build on the diversity of our Trustees, we welcome applications from all ages, genders and backgrounds.

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to join us on our journey and utilise your skills to ensure the success of a fascinating museum.

If you would like to know more, or wish to be considered for the role, please contact us in the first instance at info@theetchescollection.org

The Etches Collection is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability status

Apply using our Candidate Application form