State Parks - Douthat State Park - Volunteer Coordinator - Open Until Filled

Virginia State Parks; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator for Douthat State Park. The role emphasizes customer service, volunteer management, and accurate record-keeping, with duties in both the office and outdoor settings.

You will recruit, onboard, train, and supervise volunteers; coordinate projects with park management; support interpretive programs and school field trips; and collaborate with community groups.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating and supervising volunteers.
• Experience maintaining forms and updating databases.
• Experience working with volunteers in office and outdoor settings.
• Strong organizational skills to support park operations.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, onboard, and train volunteers.
• Schedule and coordinate volunteer service projects.
• Train and assist camp hosts.
• Supervise volunteer work in the field, including trail work.
• Support park partners and outreach programs.
• Create a monthly volunteer newsletter.
• Assist with interpretive programs and school field trips.
• Work outdoors in all weather, standing for long periods, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Shift work to include weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Volunteer management

Customer service

Data management

Organizational skills

Job description

Join Our Team at the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation!

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is hiring! Join us in preserving what people care about most – access to the outdoors, natural habitats, open spaces, clean water, and safe infrastructure.

Douthat State Park is accepting applications for the Volunteer Coordinator position.

Job Summary:

The Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible for communicating with new and existing volunteers, with an emphasis on customer service and management; accurately maintaining forms, online databases, updating volunteer accounts, and tracking volunteer benefits. This position works directly with volunteers in both office and outdoor settings, oversees camp hosts, and directly supervises volunteer work at the park. This position will also assist with interpretive programming, outreach, and school field trips as necessary.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recruiting, onboarding, and training new volunteers.
• Working closely with park management to schedule, coordinate, and complete volunteer service projects both in the office and out in the park.
• Training and assisting camp hosts with various duties through the park.
• Supervising volunteer work directly in the field, including trail work, and other park improvement projects.
• Supporting the park’s group volunteer partners, including Friends of Douthat State Park, Virginia Master Naturalists, and other community organizations.
• Create and maintain a monthly volunteer newsletter.
• Assist with various interpretive programs, outreach, and school field trips.
• Position requires working outdoors in all types of weather, standing for long periods, and carry, pull, and/or lift up to 50 lbs; unassisted.
• Position requires shift work to include weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience communicating with a strong emphasis on customer service and effective volunteer management.
• Experience maintaining forms, updating online databases, managing accounts, and tracking data.
• Experience working directly with volunteers in both office and outdoor settings.
• Strong organizational skills in coordinating activities and supporting park operations.

Additional Considerations:

• Prior experience working with volunteers.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience with volunteers, interns, or seasonal staff.
• Previous experience leading interpretive or educational programs.

Special Instructions:

• Background Check: Employment in all Virginia State Parks positions is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.
• Employment Eligibility: Selected candidates must complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DCR participates in E-Verify.
• Driver’s License Requirement: A valid State Driver's License is required if operating a state or personal vehicle for agency business.
• Work Requirements: Wage/seasonal positions are not eligible for benefits and are limited to 1,500 hours from May 1 to April 30.

Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and individuals with National Park or Federal experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT

DCR employees are encouraged to visit Virginia State Parks! Check out our employee discounts.

• Free parking or admission to all Virginia State Parks.
• DCR classified, retired, and wage staff (after six months of service) are entitled to overnight facility discounts, such as:
  • Free camping outside of the Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day period in sites designed for up to six people.
  • Free camping Sunday night through Thursday night (excluding the night before a holiday) from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
  • Fifty percent discount on cabins (up to 3 bedrooms) outside of Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, for a maximum of 14 nights. All reservations require a two-night minimum. Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts are included; one-night yurt stays receive a 25% discount.