Volunteer Coordinator & Historical Interpreter

Reports to: Executive Director & Director of Operations
Location: Tybee Island Light Station & Museum, 30 Meddin Drive, Tybee Island, GA 31328
Position Type: Full-Time, Hourly Staff
Schedule: Wednesday–Sunday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM (Weekends Required)
Compensation: $19.50/hour

Duties

 

• Maintain an organized and efficient volunteer schedule to ensure adequate docent coverage.

• Develop knowledge of the Tybee Island Historical Society, Light Station & Museum, and its history.

• Recruit, train, and retain volunteers, providing necessary orientation and materials.

• Supervise community service workers, including scheduling, monitoring, and required documentation.

• Provide monthly reports on volunteer activities to the designated Board Member.

• Conduct daily site inspections, including climbing the lighthouse, to ensure safety and enforce visitor rules.

• Support the Director of Programming & Membership (DPM) with tours, educational programs, scheduling, and payments.

• Assist with after-hours events as needed.

• Answer phones and help maintain a clean, organized, and visitor-friendly site.

• Interact with visitors, answer questions, and enhance the overall guest experience.

• Open and close the site as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or Director of Operations.

 

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must be able to climb the lighthouse tower.

• Strong teamwork skills and ability to collaborate effectively.

• Proficiency in computer applications, including scheduling software and basic administrative tools.

• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.

• Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, humidity, and rain.

 

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