Volunteer Coordinator Jobs

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR JOB DESCRIPTION

The Guadalupe River Park Conservancy (GRPC) seeks a Volunteer Coordinator to help the organization achieve its vision of a healthy, accessible, and inviting Guadalupe River Park that connects people to nature and each other. Our Volunteer Coordinator will be a key player in leading community volunteer engagement in support of park operations, programs, and events.

RESPONSIBILITIES

● Direct the recruitment, placement, and scheduling of corporate and community volunteers for events, garden upkeep, trail/river clean ups, and other activities

● Develop and maintain relationships with corporate community relations staff, community

organizations, and partners

● Organize and manage volunteer workdays, including tools, materials, and refreshments, and plan recognition programs/events

● Provide supervision and leadership for large-scale volunteer events

● Oversee volunteer orientation, organize necessary trainings, and recruit and develop lead volunteers for program support

● Keep accurate records of volunteer activities and hours and maintain the volunteer database

● Perform related work as required

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

● Strong relationship-building skills and enjoy working with a cross-sector of partners

● Highly motivated, adaptable, and able to work independently

● Comfortable with coordinating and instructing large groups in an outdoor open space scenario

● Demonstrated verbal and written communication and clerical skills

● Ability to perform light, physical labor, including lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally, and work outdoors regularly

● Availability for a flexible schedule, including weekends

Desired

● Google Suite and Microsoft Office fluency

● Experience in webinar video conferencing coordination and Adobe Creative Suite

● Evening availability (at least two evenings/month)

● Bilingual in Spanish or Vietnamese

About the Guadalupe River Park Conservancy (GRPC):

We provide community leadership for the development and active use of the Guadalupe River Park & Gardens through education, advocacy and stewardship. This is a full-time, non-exempt position at $27.00/hour, with benefits, paid holidays, and PTO that reports in-person the majority of the week at our location in downtown San Jose, CA.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please email a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. We will not accept applications sent only through LinkedIn. Candidates must complete a satisfactory background check and TB screening prior to start. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from appointment.

Submission deadline is Sunday, June 25, 2023 at 5:00 pm PST.

GRPC Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

We encourage People of Color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals to apply. Studies highlight women, nonbinary individuals, and People of Color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet all of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a background less traditional to this field of work. We would strongly encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet all the qualifications described.