Volunteer Assistant Coordinator

The Education Department of the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores seeks an enthusiastic, intelligent, highly motivated individual with excellent organizational and presentation skills to assist the Volunteer Coordinator and Education staff. 

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, public speaking experience, have prior experience working with the public, is flexible and adaptable, works independently, and required to work well with other departments throughout the Aquarium. 

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

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience in customer service and supervision of others, especially youth.
• Demonstrated experience with public speaking and presentation skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of coastal ecology and general biology.
• Computer experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. 

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.

For more information: https://www.ncaquariums.com/assistant-volunteer-coordinator-pks