VACANCY – Volunteer Co-ordinator (part time) 2 days a week

for the National Lobster Hatchery, Padstow, Cornwall.  One year fixed term contract

£17K per annum (pro rata)

Aim:

To further develop the National Lobster Hatchery volunteering scheme

The Organisation:

The National Lobster Hatchery can be found on the docks of picturesque Cornish fishing village of Padstow. The charity aims to promote sustainability issues in coastal fisheries through programmes of stock enhancement, research and education; supported by the visitor centre, corporate sponsorship grants and donations.

Objectives:

· Further develop the volunteering infrastructure at the charity

• Manage the project in order to meet set targets and objectives
• Work alongside the manager to recruit an appropriate team of volunteers
• Work with key members of staff to ensure that volunteers are appropriately trained
• Supervising and mentoring of volunteers
• Co-ordinating of volunteer activities

Nature of work undertaken:

The successful applicant will be involved in a varied role, focused mainly on “growing” our volunteering programme, developing the volunteering infrastructure and providing training and mentoring opportunities for our volunteers

Required Personal skills and qualifications:

Essential Requirements:	Desirable Requirements:
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills · An understanding of fisheries and marine conservation issues with a degree in marine biology or equivalent. · Training and mentoring skills. · Accuracy and attention to detail. · Full clean driving license.	· Experience in Hatchery operations. · Experience in retail.

Duration of the project: A 12 month fixed term position.

For further information and to apply: Please send a CV and formal covering letter outlining why you feel you are suitable for the role to:  The General Manager, National Lobster Hatchery, South Quay, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8BL

Closing date for applications: 27th February 2012. Interviews to be held March 2012