Individual Placement - Volunteer Coordinator

Student Conservation Association

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge team as we work to become a trusted
community asset, reflective of the entire community, that is collaborative in
pursuit of our conservation mission. The Volunteer Coordinator will work with
Refuge staff, volunteers, and partners to improve and expand Refuge volunteer
programs, including ensuring that refuge volunteer programs are inclusive and
accessible to various communities.

Requirements

• Must be 18 – 30 years old, inclusive, or veterans aged 35 or younger, at the start of the position.
• Available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for 51 weeks. Position requires some evening and weekend work.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record. Drive government vehicle as required for position.
• Coordinator must undergo a government background check if selected.

Nice To Haves

• Is bilingual Spanish-English.
• Is passionate about nature and about connecting marginalized communities with outdoor recreation opportunities and resources.
• Is able, with instruction, to teach environmental education and interpretation programs and coordinate a volunteer program.
• Is able to connect with diverse audiences.
• Is open-minded and willing to learn.
• Is good at networking and creating partnerships.
• Has strong written and oral communication skills.
• Has strong organizational skills.
• Is comfortable and capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Is a creative problem solver.
• Has community outreach or engagement experience.
• Has experience working with adults and children in outdoor settings.
• Has knowledge of social media platforms and video editing programs.
• Has excellent customer/visitor service skills.
• Comfortable with public speaking to a wide range of group sizes
• Shows patience and understanding for volunteers with varying needs.
• Is able to work outside in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, orient, and train volunteers, communicate with new and existing Refuge volunteers about volunteer opportunities, including through quarterly newsletters organize volunteer recognition events, and manage the volunteer database. Current volunteer projects include habitat improvement, wildlife monitoring, environmental education, visitor services, maintenance, and more.
• Lead the reorganization and ongoing improvement of the database, scheduling, and tracking infrastructure to improve efficiency and deepen understanding of volunteer hours, interests, availability, and engagement
• Collaborate with partners for volunteer recruitment and management.
• Coordinate individual and group volunteer projects.
• Work with community partners to identify and co-design on- and off-site stewardship activities that address refuge and community priorities.
• Identify barriers that limit access to volunteer engagement and retention, then implement solutions to dismantle those barriers.
• Participate in other refuge visitor services projects, including:
• Helping lead events at the refuge and in the community.
• Conducting community outreach and engagement.
• Engaging with refuge visitors, at the visitor center and elsewhere, to provide a safe and welcoming experience and to ensure understanding of refuge regulations.
• Helping develop, coordinate, and implement site or issue specific outreach and communication.
• Share ideas and new perspectives for decision making of refuge facilities and amenities

Benefits

• $600 weekly living allowance (paid bi-weekly)
• $1,100 to/from travel allowance (paid during first pay period)
• $1,500 Duty Related Travel or Member Expense reimbursement funding (Receipt required)
• Monthly Health Insurance (Optional)
• All Weather Uniform (provided by SCA & Arborwear)
• Eligible for the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority upon successful completion of position (640hrs minimum service)
• Defensive Driving Training
• First Aid/CPR
• AmeriCorps: May be eligible, but subject to award availability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees