VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
What you'd do
You will serve as a Volunteer Coordinator in the Hampton Roads Naval Museum.
Major duties
You will organize volunteers to support all museum operations including tour guides, information desk workers, greeters, and those who perform administrative support and public outreach You will supply professional staff support to volunteers and this position will organize, promote, administer, and manage the volunteer program for the museum, including planning, scheduling, training, and recruiting membership You will provide orientation and training for volunteers You will be responsible for arranging and managing volunteer events, assisting in museum events and assignment of requested jobs to the volunteers
What you need to qualify
GS-09 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector demonstrating knowledge of the principles of volunteer management or general management of subordinates to plan and coordinate museum volunteer programs and knowledge of a military organization. I have experience in policies, procedures, and functions required to coordinate the recruitment, training, appraisal, and reward of volunteer workers. Examples of Specialized experience may include: 1) Practical knowledge of organizations, programs, and the activities suitable for volunteer workers to identify overall needs, assess capabilities and limitations, establish priorities, and plan an effective volunteer program; 2) Demonstrate a knowledge in education methodology, naval history and heritage, and how to relate it to the U.S. Navy ashore and afloat; 3) Responsible for arranging and managing volunteer events, assisting in museum events and assignment of requested jobs to the volunteers GS-07 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector communicating effectively with staff and volunteers to support the museum in public outreach. I have experience demonstrating knowledge of software applications used to produce program materials and perform administrative functions such as tracking of volunteer hours. Examples of specialized experience may include: 1) Demonstrating building interpersonal relationships, working effectively as part of a team, and management of individuals representing the museum in public outreach; 2) Strong public speaking skills and ability to engage audiences; 3) Practical knowledge of interviewing principles, methods, and techniques Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
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