Summary: The Volunteer Coordinator supports the Volunteer Manager in various administrative and departmental tasks, volunteer training, and outdoor projects. Serves as a liaison between City Park and the community to fulfill park needs with community volunteer resources. The ideal candidate is organized, works responsibly within a team and individually, possesses initiative, experienced in working outdoors and on a computer, and able to maintain a professional and inclusive environment to support a wide range of Volunteer Department needs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Assists Volunteer Manager in coordinating and executing a wide range of volunteer opportunities within City Park to ensure effective program delivery.
- Supports and engages volunteers to foster their development and encourage long-term involvement.
- Upholds policies, procedures, and standards of safety and risk mitigation amongst volunteers and within the department.
Regularly informs management of the status of volunteer projects and promptly communicates any issues that arise. Administrative Responsibilities- Maintains professional and welcoming volunteer services by answering phones, email correspondence, in-person communications, and scheduling.
- Administer and maintain software essential to the volunteer program, ensuring data accuracy and accessibility.
- Assists in the maintenance of accurate volunteer records, project event information, data reporting, and project resources.
Field Work - Actively participates and engages in work activities with volunteers, including set up and breakdown of volunteer projects.
- Assists in the organization, cleanliness, and upkeep of the Volunteer Center, tools, and equipment.
- Coordinate and execute planned volunteer activities that align with the organization's mission and goals.
- Assists in the maintenance and upkeep of Couturie Forest and aids in planning to keep forest native, healthy, and accessible.
- Works a schedule of Tuesday – Saturday as required by volunteer activities.
QualificationsEducation and Experience- A bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience in volunteer management, outdoor field projects, or administrative programming/public engagement is preferred.
- Experience coordinating various size groups of people for different tasks.
- Must hold valid driver’s license.
- Familiarity with best practices in horticulture preferred.
Skills and Abilities- Proficiency in learning/using volunteer management software and other relevant technology.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships with diverse groups.
- Leadership and public speaking skills with the ability to inspire and motivate volunteers.
- Ability to work outdoors and lead groups in projects.
Personal Attributes- Passionate about volunteerism and environmental stewardship.
- Collaborative and team-oriented approach.
- Adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Practical, proactive, and attentive to detail
Sustainability Goals:City Park employees must strive to decrease our environmental footprint by continually seeking ways to reduce waste and energy usage, care for natural Park habitat and wildlife, and to serve as models to our patrons to do the same through education and example. CULTURAL DIVERSITY:City Park Conservancy values diversity, teamwork and responsiveness. CPC personnel will interact with a diverse group of co-workers and visitors and will be expected to eliminate personal opinions and biases during employment. Our mission in valuing diversity is to build a positive work environment for all employees, regardless of their similarities or differences, and a climate of respect for people of all backgrounds. Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to constantly required to move from one worksite to another, communicate with others to exchange information, use repetitive motions with the wrists, hands, and/or fingers, operate machinery or power tools, and operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment. The employee will be required to occasionally climb ladders, stairs, and the like, move in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods, and assess the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned. The employee may also be required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, talk, or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The physical demands will require the employee to constantly lift or move objects up to 20 lbs., occasionally lift or move objects up to 100 lbs. Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Activities of the position occur both inside and outside. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions, including extreme low and high temperatures and wind. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. Other environmental conditions include occasional noisy environments, hazardous conditions including vibration, and proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working in high places, and exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals, poor ventilation, and small and/or enclosed spaces. COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE! |
