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Volunteer Managment Intern
Internship Position: Unpaid. Volunteer Management
Summary: The NC Zoo's Volunteer Coordinator manages nearly 300 intergenerational Volunteers with various backgrounds. In addition to supervising long-term Volunteers, the Volunteer Office is responsible for coordinating 10-20 group projects and events that consist of hundreds of one-time Volunteers, annually. This position offers experience in a progressive management style that allows interns to take on a great deal of responsibility and provides a supportive, stimulating and fun work place. Some people say their workplace is a zoo, but ours really is!
Primary Duties:
- Assist in developing and organizing the growing volunteer base
- Develop marketing and recruit presentation
- Participate in planning meetings
- Provide office support
- Conduct new Volunteer orientation
- Write monthly newsletter articles
- Create incentives and awards
- Suggest ideas to increase retention
- Report statistical data
- Event management
- Help plan, decorate and host annual Volunteer banquet
- Conduct Volunteer evaluations and surveys
- Interns may provide leadership to Volunteers in the absence of the Volunteer Coordinator. Internships are intended to provide experience and on the job training.
Time Commitments: Internships are a minimum of one semester or up to 16 weeks at 20-40 hours per week. Hours and schedules are flexible and will be determined during the interview. Interns may be required to work some evening shifts and occasional weekends. Office hours are 8am - 5pm.
Requirements: Interns should excel in oral and written communications, and have strong customer service skills. The ability to work with people from age 12 - 99 is essential. Volunteers should be computer savvy and enjoy working independently.
Intern Responsibilities: Internships are unpaid and any applicable university or college credit must be arranged by the intern. Expenses such as travel, food, housing, etc. are the responsibility of each individual. On-site housing is available for a fee. Applicants should have a valid driver’s license and dependable transportation.
Applicants: No experience is required. However, preference will be given to candidates pursuing a career in Volunteer management, Human Resources or a related field (i.e. communications, business, event management, public relations, etc.).
| Availability |
| Summer Session (May - August) |
| Fall Session (September - December) |
| Winter/Spring (January - April) |
To Apply: Please contact Toy Jarrett for an application or with questions.