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

About the Role

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is hiring a Volunteer Coordinator for Kiptopeke State Park. 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
• Coordinating volunteer groups such as Alternative Spring Break, corporate volunteer teams, and scout 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 guests, 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

Pay

Hourly Range: $16.00 - $18.00

Schedule

Position requires shift work to include weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

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

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

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