Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Summary:

The Volunteer Coordinator supports the Director of Volunteer Services 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists Director or Supervisor 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

• 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.

QualificationsEducation and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree or certification in a related field or equivalent experience in volunteer management, outdoor field projects, or programming/public engagement is preferred.
• Experience coordinating various size groups of people for different tasks.
• Working experience with best practices in horticulture preferred, knowledge of Louisiana native and invasive plants management is a plus!
• Must hold a valid driver’s license.

Skills and Abilities

• 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.

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
• Comfortability with working, interacting, and communicating with the public.
• Effective at providing and receiving constructive feedback.

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 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, often walking, 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, 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 lift or move objects up to 50 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 primarily outdoors, for field and forestry projects, and within indoor office settings. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions of the environment, including extreme low and high temperatures, wet and/or humid conditions, insects, plant material, and dust and dirt. Face-to face interaction with Park guests and volunteers in a public setting is frequent. Other environmental conditions include occasional noisy environments, hazardous conditions including vibration, and proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, and exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals, poor ventilation, and small and/or enclosed spaces.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE!

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Tuesday - Saturday as required by volunteer activities.
Full-time, 40 hours per week

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Work at office, Saturday,

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