Title: Volunteer Coordinator – Pocahontas State Park
State Role Title: Admin and Office Spec III
Hiring Range: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Dept Conservation & Recreation
Location:Pocahontas State Park
Agency Website:https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: General Public – G
Job Duties
Pocahontas State Park is seeking applicants to fill the Volunteer Coordinator position. This position will work actively with volunteer groups and individuals toward the common goal of increasing volunteerism within the park. 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, and updating volunteer accounts; and tracking volunteer benefits. This position works directly with volunteers in an office and outdoor setting.
Tasks will include:
- Actively recruiting, onboarding, and training new volunteers. This position works closely with the Chief Ranger to support communicating, scheduling, and completion of service projects with volunteers.
- Seeks and coordinates 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 Pocahontas, Pocahontas Chapter of Virginia Master Naturalists, and other community organizations.
- Assists volunteers with light construction including carpentry, groundskeeping, trail building, and cleaning tasks necessary to operate State Park facilities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience developing and working with special events.
- Must have the ability to work outdoors in all types of weather, stand for long periods, traverse uneven ground, carry, pull and/or lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
- Able to work on weekends and holidays.
- Able to work a minimum of 30 hours per week.
- Valid Virginia driver’s license.
Additional Considerations
Prior experience working with volunteers to successfully complete tasks.
Special Instructions
Must possess a valid Virginia Driver’s License. Possess manual dexterity to operate a computer, printer/scanner/copier, projector, phone system, park vehicles, hand tools, and power tools. Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. from ground to waist.
Must be willing to work a varying schedule which consists of weekends, evenings, and holidays. Employees are limited to working no more than 1500 hours in 12 months from May 1 to April 30. Position does not include benefits. Requires a criminal history background check. Must possess the ability to work in various outdoor conditions exposed to the elements.
State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the Recruitment Management System (RMS). State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. DCR is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the highest ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that our greatest strength lies in the individual differences, experiences, and skillsets that our employees bring to the table. Because of this, we strongly encourage applications from all walks of life and we welcome all contributions in terms of age, beliefs, color, culture, disability, education, ethnicity, gender identity/expression, language, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and veteran’s status.
Employment in all positions within the Virginia State Parks is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.
Contact Information
Name: Theresa Brevard
Phone: 804-786-4579
Email: hr@dcr.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.