Brandywine Zoo Volunteer Manager

The Brandywine Zoo is managed by Delaware State Parks with the support of the Delaware Zoological Society. This quaint facility is home to a variety of species of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians.

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This position will have responsibilities for the Brandywine Zoo as well as working with the Office of Volunteer and Community Involvement in Dover. The principal responsibilities of the position include hands-on leadership of volunteers, administrative requirements for the volunteer program to ensure all policies and procedures are followed and cultivation of relationships both internally and externally. This position will also require regular administrative tasks such tracking expenditures and developing systems for recording important program data. This position is statewide and may travel to either Park site each day. Applicants must be available to work weekends, evenings and holidays as scheduled.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Provides volunteer management and coordination duties under the direction of the Office of Volunteer and Community Involvement.
• Recruits, interviews and selects volunteers.
• Supervises volunteers and volunteer service projects.
• Must be able to demonstrate responsibility, dependability and good communication skills.
• Assesses the need for volunteers and volunteer projects through consultation with park personnel.
• Assigns and places volunteers.
• Conducts volunteer orientation and training.
• Coordinates volunteer recognition.
• Maintains and reports on hours of service and other records as required.
• Assists in Statewide volunteer events as requested.
• Assists and coordinates with Friends organizations in each park.
• Performs other related work as required.

Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education, training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer, experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training. Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Six months experience in using standard computer software programs for word processing, spreadsheets or databases.  
2. Six months experience in supervising groups, staff or volunteers.
3. Knowledge of natural, cultural, historical resources or parks and recreation.
4. Knowledge of public speaking or interpretation.
5. Possession of a valid driver’s license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

This posting may be closed on or before (12/16/2021) upon filling the vacant position(s)

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas.

Criminal background check:  A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.  The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.    

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

Applicants must provide proof of negative Tuberculosis test within the last 12 months before start date.

The application and resume are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and resume to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at Delaware State Jobs.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance. The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.