Duke University
Intern and Volunteer Coordinator
Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703
Duke University:
Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America's leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.
The Intern & Volunteer Coordinator proactively engages students with an interest in research, animal care, education, communications and conservation with the DLC's programs. Maintains compliance with Duke University's Office of Animal Welfare Assurance & IACUC, OESO and Office of Risk Management.
They work closely with all DLC departments utilizing volunteers, student researchers and interns to ensure compliance with all Duke policies. They oversee all training and documentation, either directly or indirectly, needed to ensure the safety of all participants.
Responsibilities: Collaborate with all department heads to ensure that all student research/volunteer/intern activities are commensurate with university and DLC policies. Coordinate a progressive internship program that engages college-aged students (local, national and international) with the various missions of the DLC. Develop and maintain a record keeping system that insures 100% compliance with all of Duke's regulations and monitoring for student researchers, volunteers and interns. Develop and implement a volunteer orientation, training program and documentation system that insures a safe work environment and compliance with all university and DLC protocols. Coordinate volunteer/intern events including, but not limited to, DLC's annual volunteer appreciation event and the Summer Intern Project Symposium. Organize and supervise student and corporate group volunteer activities Maintain DLC's Volgistics database to reflect all current researchers, volunteer, interns and student experiences. Work with Duke transportation and DLC Director to ensure free transportation for all students when needed Develop strategies that increase diversity in student and volunteer participation Maintains excellent communications with DLC volunteer team (newsletter, emails, verbal, etc.) Oversee and insure the timeliness of all phases (marketing, application, interview, selection and completion) of the DLC's intern program. Assess and modify programs to continually enhance the student experience. Preferred Minimum Education/Training Job Requirements
Bachelor's degree required.
Preferred Experience Job Requirements
2 years managing volunteer programs (in a zoological setting, preferred) Familiarity with the zoological profession is preferred Job Skill Requirements:
Job duties require advanced knowledge of a specialized field Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) Excellent organizational skills Excellent ability to work well as part of a diverse team and independently Excellent problem-solving skills Excellent attention to detail Ability to adapt to diverse work situations and to adjust to shifting priorities
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Work requires analytical, communications and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program.
Experience
Work requires one year of experience in program administration or OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE involving academic, instructional or counseling activities to acquire skills necessary to plan, coordinate and implement a variety of program activities and events.
Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America's leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.
The Intern & Volunteer Coordinator proactively engages students with an interest in research, animal care, education, communications and conservation with the DLC's programs. Maintains compliance with Duke University's Office of Animal Welfare Assurance & IACUC, OESO and Office of Risk Management.
They work closely with all DLC departments utilizing volunteers, student researchers and interns to ensure compliance with all Duke policies. They oversee all training and documentation, either directly or indirectly, needed to ensure the safety of all participants.
Responsibilities: Collaborate with all department heads to ensure that all student research/volunteer/intern activities are commensurate with university and DLC policies. Coordinate a progressive internship program that engages college-aged students (local, national and international) with the various missions of the DLC. Develop and maintain a record keeping system that insures 100% compliance with all of Duke's regulations and monitoring for student researchers, volunteers and interns. Develop and implement a volunteer orientation, training program and documentation system that insures a safe work environment and compliance with all university and DLC protocols. Coordinate volunteer/intern events including, but not limited to, DLC's annual volunteer appreciation event and the Summer Intern Project Symposium. Organize and supervise student and corporate group volunteer activities Maintain DLC's Volgistics database to reflect all current researchers, volunteer, interns and student experiences. Work with Duke transportation and DLC Director to ensure free transportation for all students when needed Develop strategies that increase diversity in student and volunteer participation Maintains excellent communications with DLC volunteer team (newsletter, emails, verbal, etc.) Oversee and insure the timeliness of all phases (marketing, application, interview, selection and completion) of the DLC's intern program. Assess and modify programs to continually enhance the student experience. Preferred Minimum Education/Training Job Requirements
Bachelor's degree required.
Preferred Experience Job Requirements
2 years managing volunteer programs (in a zoological setting, preferred) Familiarity with the zoological profession is preferred Job Skill Requirements:
Job duties require advanced knowledge of a specialized field Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) Excellent organizational skills Excellent ability to work well as part of a diverse team and independently Excellent problem-solving skills Excellent attention to detail Ability to adapt to diverse work situations and to adjust to shifting priorities
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Work requires analytical, communications and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program.
Experience
Work requires one year of experience in program administration or OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE involving academic, instructional or counseling activities to acquire skills necessary to plan, coordinate and implement a variety of program activities and events.
Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.