Volunteer Coordinator

City Park Conservancy•New Orleans, LA

10d•$0 - $19•Hybrid

About The Position

The Volunteer Services Coordinator supports the Volunteer Services Manager in various administrative and departmental tasks, volunteer training, outdoor project coordination and facilitation. Serves as a liaison between City Park and the community to fulfill park needs with community volunteer resources. The ideal candidate has experience working outdoors, on a computer, knowledgeable in horticultural practices and/or Louisiana native and invasive plant species, organized, works responsibly within a team and individually, possesses initiative, and able to maintain a professional and inclusive environment to support a wide range of Volunteer Department requirements.

Requirements

HS Diploma or GED
Experience coordinating various size groups of people for different tasks.
Must hold a valid driver’s license.
Proficiency in learning/using volunteer management software and other relevant technology (Microsoft Suite, Word, Excel, etc)
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.
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
Comfortability with working, interacting, and communicating with the public.
Effective at providing and receiving constructive feedback.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree or certification in a related field or equivalent experience in volunteer coordination, outdoor field projects, or programming/public engagement is preferred.
Working experience with best practices in horticulture preferred, knowledge of Louisiana native and invasive plants management is a plus!

Responsibilities

Assists Director or 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.
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.
Assists in the maintenance and upkeep of Couturie Forest and aids in planning to keep forest native, healthy, and accessible.
Actively coordinates, 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.
Coordinates and executes planned volunteer activities that align with the organization's mission and goals.
Safely operates equipment and machinery (driving a UTV, truck/trailer, operating brush cutter, string trimmers, chainsaw, skid steer, etc) as trained and needed for project preparation.
Works a schedule of Tuesday – Saturday or as required by volunteer activities.