Visitor Services & Education Coordinator (Volunteer Programs)

Southern Arkansas University; Hawaii; On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living allowance

Housing stipend

Job summary

The Student Conservation Association, Inc. (SCA) seeks a Visitor Services Individual Placement in Hawaii to oversee education and volunteer programs for a refuge complex.

You will help organize seasonal bird tours, coordinate bunkhouse activities, and deliver on-site and off-site education for the public. Responsibilities include working with the biology team, connecting with broader visitor services networks, and relaying opportunities to refuge leadership, all while representing the Federal

Qualifications

• Congenial and friendly attitude.
• Experience with and willingness to give public lectures and programming.
• Comfort leading and managing volunteer groups, including disciplinary action when necessary.
• Ability to speak clearly, loudly when necessary, and with articulation.
• Maintain positivity despite large workloads and shifting priorities.
• Timeliness and flexibility.
• Ability to work independently and in groups.
• Appropriate hygiene and attire for a professional setting representing the Federal government.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate seasonal guided bird tours and organize volunteer events.
• Provide education programming to interested parties on and off the refuge.
• Coordinate with the refuge biology team to support operations and mission understanding.
• Engage with broader visitor services community and Urban Wildlife Conservation Program to relay opportunities to leadership.

Skills

Public speaking

Volunteer management

Communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Flexibility

Independence

Timeliness

Professional appearance

Job description

The Student Conservation Association, Inc. (SCA) seeks a Visitor Services Individual Placement in Hawaii to oversee education and volunteer programs for a refuge complex.

You will help organize seasonal bird tours, coordinate bunkhouse activities, and deliver on-site and off-site education for the public. Responsibilities include working with the biology team, connecting with broader visitor services networks, and relaying opportunities to refuge leadership, all while representing the Federal