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

Virginia State Parks; Virginia; On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Free admission

Overnight stay discounts

Job summary

Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator for Kiptopeke State Park to manage volunteers, ensure excellent service, and maintain volunteer records. The role combines office coordination with outdoor supervision of park projects and hosts, contributing to habitat work and community partnerships.

The position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work outdoors in various conditions, including lifting up to 50 lbs and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating volunteers with a focus on customer service.
• Ability to maintain forms and update online databases.
• Experience supervising volunteers in both office and field settings.
• Strong organizational skills to coordinate activities and support park operations.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, onboard, and train volunteers.
• Schedule and coordinate volunteer service projects with park management.
• Train and assist camp hosts and supervise field volunteer work.
• Support partner volunteer groups and community organizations.
• Assist volunteers with light construction, carpentry, groundskeeping, and trail work.
• Work outdoors in various weather, for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Work a shift pattern including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Volunteer management

Customer service

Data management

Organizational skills

Job description

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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.

Serving a diverse commonwealth rich in nature and culture, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation touches all Virginians’ lives.

Kiptopeke State Park

Volunteer Coordinator

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.

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 park.
• Training, and assisting camp hosts with various duties through the park.
• Supervising volunteer work directly in the field, including trail work, habitat restoration, and other park improvement projects.
• Supporting the park’s group volunteer partners, including Friends of Kiptopeke State Park, Virginia Master Naturalists, and other community organizations.
• Assisting volunteers with light construction, carpentry, grounds keeping, trail building, and cleaning tasks necessary to operate State Park facilities.
• 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.
• Experience overseeing park guest, providing direct supervision of others work performance throughout the park.
• 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.

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.

DCR encourages applications from minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and those with experiencewiththeNational ParkServiceorthe federalgovernment.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/AA/TT).

Explore Virginia State Parks — On Us!

As a DCR employee,you’llenjoy exclusive access to the natural beauty and outdoor experiences that make Virginia’s State Parks extraordinary — with free admission,special discounts, andperksthat turn every visit into something memorable.

Employee benefits include:

• Free parking and admissionto all Virginia State Parks.
• Overnight stay discountsfor DCR classified, retired, and wage staff (after six months of service):
  • Free campingutside the Memorial Day to Labor Day season for sites accommodating up to six people.
  • Free Sunday–Thursday camping(excluding the night befre holidays) during the Memorial Day–Labor Day period.
  • 50% ff cabins(up t three bedrooms) outside the Memorial Day–Labor Day season for up to 14 nights. Two-night minimumrequired. Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts are included; one-night yurt stays receive a 25% discount.

Join us and make Virginia’s great outdoors part of your life —it’sone of the many ways we show our appreciation for the people who make DCR’s mission possible!