Natural Resources Volunteer Coordinator
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Job Location:
Saint Paul, MN - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 63835 - 86403
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the Position
The Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a motivated community-minded Volunteer Coordinator to support the Natural Resources and Park Maintenance teams. This role plays a key part in engaging residents stewarding Saint Pauls regional and neighborhood parks and building strong community partnerships through volunteerism.
This is a full-time position a regular schedule of Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with occasional evenings or weekends planned in advance for special events.
Heres what you can expect to do:
Recruit Volunteers: Develop and carry out strategies to attract and recruit community volunteers.
Plan and Lead Volunteer Events: Organize and oversee volunteer activities in parks and natural areas ranging from large stewardship days to smaller ongoing volunteer opportunities and serve as the primary on-site contact to ensure volunteers are supported and informed.
Supervise and Support Volunteers: Create volunteer schedules assign tasks and supervise volunteers while providing coaching and support to ensure safe successful volunteer service.
Manage Records and Systems: Maintain accurate volunteer records and track participation hours assignments and training using multiple volunteer management systems including Cervis Volgistics and Excel.
Community Engagement & Communications: Build and maintain relationships with community organizations and partners including creating outreach materials event promotions and communicationsto engage diverse community members.
For more information and essential functions see our Project Manager Parks and Recreation job description.
Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages and a variety of excellent benefits including health insurance retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.
Equity Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial cultural and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us.We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.
Position Requirements
Five years of experience in volunteer coordination community engagement natural resources or environmental programs event planning education horticulture stewardship programs or related work involving public-facing coordination and communication.
- Degrees in Natural Resources Environmental Studies Horticulture Biology Event Management Public Administration Communications Marketing Business Administration or a related degree may be substituted for work experience as follows:
- Associate Degree - 2 years
- Bachelors Degree - 4 years
- Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D Drivers License or equivalent out-of-state drivers license.
How to Apply
- Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
- Upload or submit the following document via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
- A resume
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Learn more about our Hiring Process
Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.
Selection Process: Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview job simulation work sample submission or other evaluation method.
Pre-Employment Screening:This position requires a drivers license check and a background check which may include criminal history and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer if qualifying based on education.
Human Resources Contact Information:
Michelle LeBow at
Email:The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.
Veterans Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veterans preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455 you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans women persons of color members of the LGBTQIA community and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.Working Title:Natural Resources Volunteer Coordinator
Official Title:Project Manager Parks and Recreation
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Fundraising
- Communication skills
- Physical Examinations
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Computer Literacy
- Grant Writing
- Music Therapy
- Memory Care
- Public Speaking
- Volunteer Management
- Writing Skills
