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

About the role

Chippokes State Park is accepting applications for a Volunteer Coordinator position. 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.

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, habitat restoration, and other park improvement projects.
• Coordinating volunteer groups such as Alternative Spring Break, corporate volunteer teams, and scout projects.
• Supporting the park’s group volunteer partners, including Friends of Chippokes 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, traversing uneven ground, and carrying, pulling, and/or lifting up to 50 lbs unassisted. Position requires shift work to include weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• 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 guests and providing direct supervision of others' work performance throughout the park.
• Strong organizational skills in coordinating activities and supporting park operations.
• A valid State Driver's License is required if operating a state or personal vehicle for agency business.

Additional Considerations

• Prior experience working with volunteers.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience with volunteers, interns, or seasonal staff.

Benefits

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

Pay

Hourly Rate: $17.00

Schedule

Wage/seasonal positions are limited to 1,500 hours from May 1 to April 30. Position requires shift work to include weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Employment in all Virginia State Parks positions is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check. Selected candidates must complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DCR participates in E-Verify.