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Volunteer Supervisor

The Maritime Aquarium
Location
Norwalk, Connecticut
Posted
18 days ago
Department
Volunteer
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Strong command of English language, both written and verbal
  • Minimum of one year's experience working with volunteers and staff in a supervisory position
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and navigate through large crowds
  • Computer literacy with standard word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software
  • Ability to work on weekends, some holidays, and occasional evenings
Nice to have
  • Experience working with volunteer management software
  • Multi-language fluency
  • Experience working with people of all abilities
What the job really is

The Volunteer Supervisor at The Maritime Aquarium oversees Gallery Ambassador volunteers and staff at touch tanks, ensuring high levels of guest engagement and conservation messaging. This part-time role involves developing daily floor assignments, mentoring volunteers, facilitating shift rotations, and assisting with recruitment and training of new volunteers. The position requires working three days a week, including weekends and occasional holidays.

Things to weigh
  • Part-time position with a specific hourly rate
  • Requires availability on weekends and occasional holidays
  • Role involves significant interaction with diverse groups of people
Job score2.4/5
Benefits1/5
Freshness4/5
Career value3/5
Role clarity4/5
Pay transparency0/5

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