Job Listing: Volunteer Coordinator

Virginia Association of Museums; Virginia, Delaplane (MN, VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Volunteer Coordinator to enhance volunteer engagement at a beautiful state park. This role offers an exciting opportunity to connect with diverse individuals, foster a thriving volunteer community, and support the park's mission through various activities. As a Volunteer Coordinator, you will play a vital role in recruiting, training, and managing volunteers while ensuring effective communication and organization. Join a dedicated team committed to preserving natural beauty and historical significance, and make a meaningful impact in the community. If you love the outdoors and have a knack for leadership, this position is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively with diverse audiences and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to foster and grow a diverse volunteer base is essential.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, onboard, and train new volunteers to sustain core units.
• Maintain volunteer database and manage benefit programs.
• Coordinate volunteer groups and provide programming support.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work outdoors

Ability to lift up to 40 lbs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sciences, History, Parks and Recreation, Communications

Job description

Compensation: $15.50 - $17.50/hour; Position does not include benefits.

Job Type: Part-time; Employees are limited to working no more than 1500 hours in 12 months from May 1 to April 30. Weekends and holiday work required.

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Summary: Play a leading role in Sky Meadows State Park and foster the connection and growth of the park’s volunteerism. We are an 1,860-acre park with 23 miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails, a variety of wildlife habitats, back country campground, and historic sites dating back to the 1800s. Through this position, you will grow and connect volunteers, creating bonds to help carry out the park’s mission.

Job Responsibilities:

• Actively recruiting, onboarding, and training of new volunteers to build and sustain core volunteer units. The position works closely with core unit supervisors to support training and scheduling needs.
• Maintaining the volunteer database and records, managing the volunteer benefit program, the monthly distribution of a volunteer newsletter, and program assistance.
• Conducting volunteer trainings with core groups and evaluating interpretative volunteers.
• Seeking and coordinating volunteer groups such as Alternative Spring Break, Youth Conservation Corps, corporate volunteer groups, and scout projects.
• Coordinating the park’s group volunteer partners, supporting the efforts of the Friends of Sky Meadows, Northern Virginia Astronomy Club, the Shenandoah Chapter Virginia Master Naturalists, and other support organizations.
• Providing general interpretative/programming support, and other duties as assigned.

The Volunteer Coordinator must be able to communicate with diverse audiences, maintain accurate and confidential records, and maintain up-to-date knowledge on Virginia State Park Volunteerism best practices. The Volunteer Coordinator will train and supervise the work of volunteers and work closely with the park’s Lead Interpreter and Chief Ranger Visitor Experience.

Minimum Qualifications: Applicant must have the ability to foster and grow a diverse volunteer base, work outdoors in all types of weather, stand for long periods, traverse uneven ground, carry, pull and/or lift up to 40 lbs unassisted. All applicants must have a desire to learn and ask questions about the park’s history and its artifacts, possess strong communication skills, and have a positive attitude. Ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences, both verbally and in writing; excellent organizational skills. Must possess a valid Virginia Driver’s License.

Additional Considerations: Bachelor’s degree in Sciences, History, Parks and Recreation, Communications, or similar subjects. Experience in developing programming and supervision of employees/volunteers is desired. Previous park experience is a plus.

Special Requirements: For all positions, experience is not required but is preferred. Weekends and holiday work required. Employees may be required to perform other park-related duties during emergencies or on a non-recurrent basis.

There are no health benefits or paid vacation leave associated with the job. Employees are limited to working no more than 1500 hours in 12 months from May 1 to April 30. Position does not include benefits. Employment in all positions within the Virginia State Parks is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check. Employer participates in e-Verify.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.