Volunteer Program Administrative Specialist

With the King County’s Parks and Recreation Division

WORK LOCATION: Duthie Hill Park in Issaquah

JOB TYPE: Temporary Position – part time, up to 28 hours per week.

SALARY: 19.59 per hour

 

Be a part of King County Parks! The mission of King County Parks is to serve communities and enhance regional quality of life through stewardship of parks, trails and public open space in the King County region. Our system consists of more than 200 parks, 180 miles of trails, and 30,000 acres of open space. King County Parks values our diverse and vibrant community and acts to preserve our environment for today and the future for all King County residents to enjoy.

 

The Volunteer Program is a robust, action-packed program – both in the field and in the office that recruits and manages enthusiastic and energetic volunteers for King County Parks. Our Administrative staff assists with coordination of volunteer events which involves: preparing data for components of program, phone and email communication, developing event info for volunteers, providing equipment and supplies, assisting with newsletters and web information, tracking and recording volunteer hours, and preparing event summaries.

 

JOB DUTIES:

  • Administrative duties such as electronic filing, completing reports, creating summaries and other office tasks as part of the Volunteer Program.
  • Assisting at volunteer events and leading volunteers at the direction of Parks’ staff.
  • Attend meetings, site visits for project planning and/or prep, meeting with volunteers.
  • Deliver/pick-up tools for events to and from work sites.
  • Volunteer event prep: site review, site prep.

 

PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

  • Detail/task-oriented with demonstrated accuracy, with the ability to learn quickly.
  • Basic administrative and organization skills.
  • Solid oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent customer service skills and ability to maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
  • Experience working with volunteers.
  • Computer skills: Experience in Word, Excel, Outlook and social media sites.

 

Please submit : (1) A resume and (2) letter of interest detailing your background to Laurie Clinton to the following email: Laurie.Clinton@kingcounty.gov.