What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer Services Assistant position at Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo?
Job Details
Job Location
Omaha Zoo - Omaha, NE
Position Type
Part Time
Job Category
Admin - Clerical
Volunteer Services Assistant
Job Title : Volunteer Services Assistant
FLSA Status : Non-exempt
Hours : Part-time, permanent, 30 hours per week (Wednesday - Sunday)
Reports to : Manager of Volunteer Services
Number of Positions : 1
Job Description :
The Volunteer Services Assistant supports the Zoo's mission by performing a variety of administrative, operational, and logistical tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the Zoo and Wildlife Safari Park volunteer programs. This Assistant supports all aspects of our volunteer program, which engages volunteers who are passionate about conservation through meaningful experiences. The Assistant reports directly to the Manager of Volunteer Services.
Duties and Responsibilities (include but not limited to) :
- Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment where volunteers feel valued and engaged.
- Basic administrative tasks : creating and updating documents, compile information, answering phone calls and providing basic program information or directing to appropriate staff, mail management, electronic document handling, calendar management, and office supply management.
- Work closely with the Manager of Volunteer Services to engage volunteers through the entirety of the volunteer cycle : recruitment, interview, selection, onboarding, training, recognition and appreciation.
- Responsible for assisting staff or volunteers with issues in relation to the volunteer program.
- Become proficient in the software used for volunteer management.
- Prepare bi-weekly electronic volunteer newsletter.
- Other duties as assigned by the Manager of Volunteer Services.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Required Qualifications :
Education and Experience :
Work Environment / Physical Demands :
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
DISCLAIMER
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC.
