Job Opportunity - Volunteer Coordinator at The Outdoor Campus-West (Rapid City, SD)

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Volunteer Coordinator (Naturalist)

Rapid City, SD

Requisition Number: 100643
Agency: Department of Game, Fish and Parks; Wildlife; The Outdoor Campus - West
Salary: $13.91 per hour N14
Closing Date: 10/22/2010
PLEASE SUBMIT THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUESTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.

This position is an exciting opportunity to develop the volunteer program at a new outdoor education center, The Outdoor Campus-West, in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. This position will also create and implement outdoor education programs for participants of all ages. More specific duties include:

·       Administer a program designed to recruit, train, and retain citizen volunteers to assist with the daily programming and functions of The Outdoor Campus-West.

·       Create and conduct outdoor education programming that meets national education standards for youth, adults and groups (both on- and off-campus).

·       Hire, train and supervise executive interns.

Must be able to obtain South Dakota driver's license.
Normal working hours upon hiring will be Monday through Friday, 8 A.M. to 5 P.M., with occasional evenings and weekends. Once the facility is completed (Spring/Summer 2011), normal working hours will shift to Tuesday through Saturday, 8 A.M. to 5 P.M., with occasional evenings.

In-state travel is minimal. There is potential for out-of-state travel for professional development opportunities.
Successful applicant will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have: 
College degree in natural resources, education or other related field is preferred. A minimum of 5-years of experience working with or managing volunteers, conducting education programs or similar experience preferred.

Knowledge of:

·       outdoor recreation skills including, but not limited to, camping, hunting, fishing, canoeing/kayaking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and all the subcategories within;

·       correct, safe and ethical use of recreational equipment;
·       cultural and natural history of western South Dakota;
·       natural resource management;
·       methods and techniques of interpretive programming;
·       volunteer programs and volunteering.

Skills:

·       excellent written and verbal communication skills;
·       proficient with computer terminology and applications (extensive use of volunteer management database and desktop publishing software);

·       skilled at interpersonal relationships.

 Ability to:

·       develop and implement training programs for volunteers and staff;
·       effectively recruit and retain volunteers;
·       organize and prioritize the work of others;
·       develop and present educational programs to individuals and groups of varied ages;
·       develop innovative and educational resource materials;
·       establish effective positive working relationships with coworkers, community partners, schools, volunteers and other agency personnel;

·       operate audio-visual and other multi-media technologies;
·       plan and implement special events, professional development opportunities, etc;
·       communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with the public, staff, visitors, volunteers and constituents in a courteous and professional manner.

        A KEYBOARDING SKILLS TESTS IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION. Please arrange testing with your local South Dakota Department of Labor Field Office and request a certificate of proficiency to attach to your application. A keyboarding skill test score is valid for three years. If special accommodations for testing are necessary because of a disability, please request them when scheduling the test.

       


To be considered, please complete the information below. Your responses to these supplemental questions must be clear, concise, and numbered.

1.      Please list any volunteer work you do (currently, or in the past).
2.      What subject(s) are you passionate about teaching?
3.      List the outdoor skills you possess and which of those are your favorites or that you are best at performing.
4.      Do you consider yourself a ‘people person?' Why or why not?
5.      What is your personal method of organization?

Applications must be filed on an official South Dakota Bureau of Personnel application form.  Applications may be obtained at a South Dakota Department of Labor Local Office, the Bureau of Personnel, or the BOP website at http://bop.sd.gov/workforus/.  Applications postmarked or received within 24 hours after the closing date will be accepted.  A separate application is needed for each requisition number.  Send applications to:

SOUTH DAKOTA BUREAU OF PERSONNEL
500 EAST CAPITOL AVENUE
PIERRE, SD 57501-5070
FAX:  605.773.4344

"EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER"

For internal use only:   40-1225,   10/08/2010

http://statejobs.sd.gov/JobAnnouncement.aspx?Id=1122