Education & Volunteer Coordinator

Champions for Wildlife, a small nonprofit established in January 2022, seeks a dynamic individual for the Education & Volunteer Coordinator role. Our mission is to inspire youth to champion wildlife conservation through art and education. This full-time hybrid position (40 hours per week) works with educators and volunteers to deliver Wild for Art programs in schools and communities. PLEASE NOTE: Current residency in Polk or Henderson County, North Carolina or within 30 minutes drive.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver engaging environmental education classes, workshops, and sessions integrating art for K-8th grade students.
• Teach after-school programs, in-class sessions, summer programs, library sessions, and homeschool groups.
• Foster a positive, inclusive learning environment encouraging curiosity, exploration, and creative expression.
• Coordinate volunteer recruitment, training, and management for educational events and community outreach activities.
• Collaborate with the Education Coordinator to develop educational resources, lesson plans, and curriculum materials aligned with state standards.
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of educational programs and communication strategies through data analysis and feedback mechanisms.
• Develop and implement strategies for recruiting volunteers and fostering a positive volunteer community.
• Manage volunteer schedules, assignments, and communications to ensure seamless program coordination.
• Collaborate with staff to integrate volunteers into program activities and provide necessary support.
• Evaluate and improve volunteer program effectiveness.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Preferred two years of teaching or public presenting experience.
• Current residency in Polk or Henderson County or within 30 minutes drive.
• Experience in environmental education, preferably K-8.
• Background check required.
• Passion for wildlife conservation and creative teaching.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various stakeholders.
• Volunteer coordination or management experience.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace including Gmail, Google Sheets, Docs, and Drive. Experience using Monday.com, Better Impact or Keela a plus.
• Knowledge of Common Core & NC Essential Standards, with experience in Science and Environmental Education preferred.
• Flexibility for occasional travel within Western NC and surrounding states.
• Valid driver’s license and access to transportation.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends for events and outreach activities.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in an environment that values free-thinking and creativity over strict structure, with a willingness to adapt and contribute ideas in a dynamic, non-traditional setting.
• Bilingual is a plus.