Assistant Volunteer Coordinator

Primary Responsibilities:

• Providing weekend assistance for volunteers and serving as a point of contact in the absence of the Volunteer Coordinator.
• Staffing volunteer stations, including touch pools, as needed.
• Recruiting, interviewing, supervising and evaluating teens in the Aquarium teen volunteer programs with the Volunteer Coordinator.
• Scheduling of volunteers on a weekly basis.
• Assisting with orientation, training, tracking, retention, and recognition of volunteers.
• Presenting public education programs and handling live animals in educational programs.

Position/Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience in customer service and public speaking.
• Knowledge and understanding of general biology.

Education and Experience:

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of experience as related to knowledge, skills, and abilities in area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

How to Apply: 

Mail, fax or deliver a completed PD 107 State Application form (https://oshr.nc.gov/nc-state-government-paper-application-employment-pd-107) to the address below by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date of the posting:

NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores 

Attn: Emily Fessler-Education Curator
1 Roosevelt Blvd, Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512 

252-247-4003 ext. 229

Please complete the state application form completely.

All relevant experience must be included on application to receive proper credit. A resume and cover letter may be submitted along with the completed state application. However, cover letters or resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the state application form.
 
The Department of Natural & Cultural Resources (DNCR) uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with the most qualified applicants.  Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institution. The State of North Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 
It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).