Individual Placement - Volunteer Coordinator

Student Conservation Association

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge is recruiting one intern to join the refuge visitor services team. You will join refuge staff, volunteers, and partners making an intentional effort to support local communities to connect with local nature, while also meeting other community priorities. This is a great opportunity to work with a small but growing team to help the refuge become a trusted community asset, reflective of the entire community, that is equitable and collaborative in pursuit of our conservation mission.

Requirements

Available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for 51 weeks. Position requires some evening and weekend work.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record. Drive government vehicle as required for position.
Interns must undergo a government background check if selected.
Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

Is bilingual Spanish-English.
Is passionate about nature and about connecting marginalized communities with outdoor recreation opportunities and resources.
Is able, with instruction, to teach environmental education and interpretation programs and coordinate a volunteer program.
Is able to connect with diverse audiences.
Is open-minded and willing to learn.
Is good at networking and creating partnerships.
Has strong written and oral communication skills.
Has strong organizational skills.
Is comfortable and capable of working independently and as part of a team.
Is a creative problem solver.
Has community outreach or engagement experience.
Has experience working with adults and children in outdoor settings.
Has knowledge of social media platforms and video editing programs.
Has excellent customer/visitor service skills.
Is able to work outside in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Recruit, orient, and train volunteers, communicate with new and existing Refuge volunteers about volunteer opportunities, organize volunteer recognition events, and manage the volunteer database. Current volunteer projects include habitat improvement, wildlife monitoring, environmental education, visitor services, maintenance, and more.
Collaborate with partners for volunteer recruitment and management.
Coordinate some individual and group volunteer projects.
Work with community partners to identify and co-design on- and off-site stewardship activities that address refuge and community priorities.
Identify barriers that limit access to volunteer engagement and retention, then implement solutions to dismantle those barriers.
Participate in other refuge visitor services projects, including: Helping plan events at the refuge and in the community. Conducting community outreach and engagement. Engaging with refuge visitors, at the visitor center and elsewhere, to provide a safe and welcoming experience and to ensure understanding of refuge regulations. Helping develop, coordinate, and implement site or issue specific outreach and communication.
Draft short social media posts or newsletter blurbs highlighting volunteer stories or upcoming opportunities, pending staff approval.
Assist with distributing flyers or informational materials in community spaces to broaden awareness of volunteer programs.

Benefits

$600 weekly living allowance (paid bi-weekly)
$1,100 to/from travel allowance
$1,500 Duty Related Travel or Member Expense reimbursement funding (Receipt required)
Monthly Health Insurance (Optional)
All Weather Uniform (provided by SCA & Arborwear)
Housing provided on-site
Eligible for the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority upon successful completion of position (640hrs minimum service)
Defensive Driving Training
Interpretive Skills
AmeriCorps: May be eligible, but subject to award availability