Seasonal Volunteer and Gardens Coordinator
About The Position
Wolfe's Neck Center is seeking a Seasonal Volunteer & Gardens Coordinator to oversee and maintain garden spaces while coordinating volunteer projects that support our mission. This role manages daily garden operations, leads and supports volunteers, and fosters a welcoming, inclusive, and productive volunteer environment. The Coordinator serves as a bridge between the Stewardship team, volunteers, and organizational goals, ensuring garden spaces are well maintained, accessible, and aligned with sustainable practices. This is a Seasonal position that runs from approximately April 1 - November 1.
Requirements
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated passion for gardening and community engagement
- Experience working with or leading volunteers
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physical labor (lifting, bending, standing for extended periods)
- Strong problem-solving, leadership, and project management skills
- Familiarity with regenerative agriculture, gardening practices, and environmental stewardship
- Comfort using basic technology and software such as Google Suite
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team
Responsibilities
- Recruit, train, schedule, and support volunteers for garden and landscape projects
- Coordinate daily and weekly volunteer workdays and special project days
- Delegate tasks effectively based on skill level and project needs
- Maintain volunteer records, track hours, and assist with reporting
- Plan and support volunteer appreciation and recognition activities
- Oversee daily maintenance of garden spaces around the Little River campus and at specified seasonal beds throughout the WNC property, including beds, paths, and common areas
- Implement seasonal maintenance and planting plans, prioritizing native plants that enhance biodiversity and create pollinator habitat to the greatest extent possible
- Manage garden plots and shared spaces in alignment with established guidelines
- Ensure availability and proper use of resources such as soil, compost, water, tools, and supplies
- Ensure gardens comply with safety, sustainability, and organizational policies
- Maintain clear, consistent communication with volunteers and staff via email, phone, signage, and in-person interactions
- Share schedules, updates, and expectations in a timely manner
- Address questions, concerns, and conflicts professionally and constructively
- Track volunteer participation, hours, and project outcomes
- Assist with documentation related to donations or supplies when applicable
- Provide regular updates and reports to supervisors
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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