Individual Placement - Volunteer Coordinator

Student Conservation Association • Poughkeepsie, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Scenic Hudson is the largest regional Hudson Valley environmental organization and land trust, operating across nine counties in New York. Its mission is to sustain and enhance the Hudson Valley’s beauty and health for generations to come. As part of Scenic Hudson’s Parks and Community Engagement Team, the Volunteer Coordinator helps develop volunteer opportunities that connect people with nature and supports multiple teams in achieving their goals. Activities take place throughout the Hudson Valley on municipal-owned and Scenic Hudson properties, including efforts to improve public spaces and enhance underutilized lands, parks, tributaries, and waterfronts.

The Volunteer Coordinator serves as an ambassador for Scenic Hudson, engaging local organizations and the public through activities such as growing and distributing fresh produce, public events, community science, and learn-and-serve projects. The role works with the Parks and Community Engagement Team, River Cities Team, and Science, Climate and Stewardship Team to develop, coordinate, promote, and run three seasons of volunteer activities in urban and rural settings. Work is conducted partly in an office and partly in the field, with regular public interaction and travel throughout the Hudson Valley using a personal vehicle. The position is supervised by the Senior Community Projects Manager.

This is a full-time SCA AmeriCorps member placement scheduled from January 25, 2027, through November 19, 2027. Members are expected to serve approximately 40 hours per week for 10 months and complete 1,700 AmeriCorps hours. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with some flexibility; it generally includes two to three office days and two to three field days each week. Evening, weekend, and early-morning work is required, with evening and weekend work averaging approximately three times per month.

The member receives a weekly living allowance of $500 and may receive a $1,000-per-month housing allowance for positions outside NYC. The member is responsible for securing housing within reasonable commuting distance of Poughkeepsie, NY. Additional program benefits and supports include eligibility for free health insurance, childcare assistance, and federal student loan forbearance and interest payment deferment for qualifying loans. Upon successful completion, the minimum AmeriCorps education award is $7,395. Allowances are subject to applicable taxes.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or national.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, or be actively working to complete one.
• Must be willing to undergo a National Service Criminal History Check, including criminal background, sex offender, and FBI checks after an offer is made.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass a federal background check.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree in urban studies, environmental sciences, education, recreation resources management, or a related field, or equivalent knowledge and experience acquired through professional experience.
• Must be comfortable working outdoors and physically able to walk more than four miles per day over varied terrain and lift 40 pounds.
• Must be well organized, detail oriented, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Must support Scenic Hudson’s mission.
• Must have access to a personal vehicle for personal and professional travel.
• Must be able to work occasional evenings, weekends, and early mornings.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in volunteer management, public outreach, civic engagement, education, urban farming, community gardens, trail building, or park management.

Responsibilities

• Work under the guidance of the Senior Community Projects Manager with Scenic Hudson’s Parks and Community Engagement Team, River Cities Team, and Science, Climate and Stewardship Team to develop, coordinate, promote, and help run three seasons of volunteer activities in urban and rural Hudson Valley settings.
• Coordinate diverse volunteer activities, including community science programs, urban farming, tree plantings, invasive plant management, and trail work; activities may be conducted with a small team, volunteers, or independently.
• Assist the Senior Community Projects Manager in promoting, coordinating, and implementing public outreach events.
• Support the Urban Farmer at Pershing Community Farm with community outreach and help run the weekly community farm stand.
• Work with the Parks and Community Engagement Team to conduct park visitor surveys in rural communities.
• Participate in required SCA Corps-wide trainings and service projects, as well as project evaluation and reporting.
• Submit timesheets weekly or biweekly through SCA’s ADP timekeeping system and submit weekly output reports.
• Travel throughout the Hudson Valley using a personal vehicle.
• Engage local organizations and members of the public through produce growing and distribution, public events, community science, learn-and-serve projects, and other program activities.

Benefits

• $500 weekly living allowance.
• $1,000-per-month housing allowance for positions outside NYC; the member is responsible for securing housing within reasonable commuting distance of Poughkeepsie, NY.
• Eligible for free health insurance.
• Eligible for childcare assistance through AmeriCorps.
• Eligible for federal student loan forbearance and interest payment deferment for qualifying student loans.
• Minimum $7,395 AmeriCorps education award upon successful program completion.
• Training opportunities, including AmeriCorps and SCA training, risk management, mental health first aid, wilderness first aid and CPR, environmental education, environmental leadership, professional development, and job readiness.
• Access to conferences, events, and service activities, including New York State Outdoor Educator Association events, Hudson River Ecology, Earth Day/Arbor Day, I Love My Park Day, National Trails Day, and other listed service events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level