Volunteer Resources Assistant

Job Type: 
Job
Company Info: 
Dolphin Research Center
58901 Overseas Hwy
Grassy Key, FL 33050
United States
Company Website: 
https://dolphins.org/career_opportunities
Description: 
Volunteers at Dolphin Research Center play a crucial role in daily operations. Our programs appeal to a diverse group that includes retirees, high school students, and college students. Some are here for no more than a few days, many for several months, and some long-term. Our dynamic department welcomes about one hundred volunteers per year. The Volunteer Resources Assistant supports the Director. Responsibilities: May include, but are not limited to, the following: General correspondence, record keeping, and file maintenance. Prompt handling and processing of incoming/outgoing departmental mail. Maintain all essential supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for volunteers to perform their duties. Process volunteer applications - date, review, and acknowledge within three days of receipt. Assist in providing orientation to new volunteers. Assist with volunteer training, including operation of necessary equipment. Update and print Volunteer Weekly Sign-In Sheet and calculate hours. Record, distribute, and post weekly department meeting minutes within two days. Assist with tasks specific to the Internship program: Intern Selection Lists distribution; prompt notification of status - confirmation packets including Intern Guidelines and not-selected letters; maintain current postings at college career center websites.
Posting Date: 
02/15/26
Application Deadline: 
03/31/26
Number of Positions: 
1
Requirements: 
Serious applicants should be responsible, organized, self-directed, and comfortable with multi-tasking; they should also demonstrate good team player skills. Good interpersonal skills and the ability and desire to work with a variety of people on a regular basis are a must. Good communication skills (both oral and written). We are the primary caregivers for our family of exotic birds, so familiarity with avian care is helpful. Applicants should have good basic computer skills and experience with PC-based applications, including Windows and Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent), and should have good communication skills (both oral and written).
How to Apply: 
Visit: https://dolphins.org/career_opportunities