State Parks - Natural Tunnel State Park - Volunteer Coordinator - Open Until Filled

Join the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) in preserving access to the outdoors, natural habitats, open spaces, clean water, and safe infrastructure at Natural Tunnel State Park.

About the role

Coordinate the park’s complex volunteer program, including recruitment, onboarding, and training of new volunteers to build and sustain the program. Work closely with park staff and volunteers to support training and scheduling needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the volunteer database and records, post volunteer opportunities, and distribute a volunteer newsletter.
• Actively seek and coordinate volunteer groups such as Alternative Spring Break, Camp hosts, Youth Conservation Corps, scout groups, and AmeriCorps.
• Assist with grant applications and record keeping.
• May be required to perform other park-related duties during emergencies or on a nonrecurring basis.
• Requires regular work on weekends, holidays, and evenings.

Requirements

• Experience in recruiting, scheduling, and supervising volunteers and volunteer groups.
• Ability to organize, prepare for projects, and develop, plan, facilitate, schedule, and coordinate special events.
• Experience communicating verbally, in social media, emails, and newsletters.
• Ability to multitask and pay attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience as the point of contact for an organization and special events.
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt appropriate courses of action.
• Strong computer skills for utilizing databases and other systems.
• A valid State Driver's License is required if operating a state or personal vehicle for agency business.

Qualifications

• Education or experience in parks and recreation, education, communication, marketing, or public administration.
• Experience in park interpretation, outdoor recreation, volunteer management, or specialist event coordination.
• Ability to use basic landscaping and construction tools to lead volunteer groups in the field.
• Knowledge of and ability to conduct interpretive-based programming is a plus.
• Experience working with volunteers in a capacity that leads them and utilizes their skills to enhance the park and its offerings.
• Ability to recruit volunteers as well as develop relationships and connections with volunteer individuals and groups.

Pay

Hourly Range: $15.00 - $17.00

Benefits

Wage/seasonal positions are not eligible for benefits and are limited to 1,500 hours from May 1 to April 30.

DCR employees receive the following discounts:

• Free parking or admission to all Virginia State Parks.
• Free camping outside of the Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day period in sites designed for up to six people.
• Free camping Sunday night through Thursday night (excluding the night before a holiday) from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
• Fifty percent discount on cabins (up to 3 bedrooms) outside of Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, for a maximum of 14 nights. All reservations require a two-night minimum. Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts are included; one-night yurt stays only receive a 25% discount.

DCR classified, retired, and wage staff (after six months of service) are entitled to overnight facility discounts.

Additional Information

Employment 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.