Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado
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Link to the detailed job description: voc.org/join-our-team
This part-time (20-30 hours/week), non-exempt position is an employee of VOC, in partnership with the City of Greeley, working closely with Weld County land managers and related organizations to continue building outdoor volunteer stewardship capacity. By enhancing partnerships and local volunteerism to benefit public lands within the Weld County region, this role addresses the intertwined issues of public and environmental health.
This position’s primary responsibilities include:
- Management, coordination, and administration of outdoor volunteer stewardship programs in the Weld County area and vicinity.
- Coordination and support of land managers and community organizations in the Weld County region to assist with their volunteer stewardship needs, projects, and trainings.
- Development of strategic partnerships and fostering regional stewardship collaboration between local agencies, municipalities, and community organizations.
- Pursuit of alternative funding opportunities to support ongoing development of the volunteer and partnership program.
Qualifications
Desired Skills, Qualities and Abilities
- This is a community-based position, candidates local to the Greeley area preferred.
- A bilingual candidate is desired but not required.
- A valid wilderness first aid (WFA), including CPR certification, or ability to complete certifications before the employee’s first managed project in the field.
- Previous experience coordinating and recruiting volunteers, planning volunteer projects and working with the public in a nonprofit and/or government environment.
- Excellent people skills, customer service orientation, and cultural diversity skills.
- Ability to self-initiate and self-direct workflow, as well as being comfortable working with a team to achieve goals.
- Computer literacy, including word processing, database management, and internet use; knowledge of web-based data systems.
- The desire to work a 50/50 split between office and field work in the Weld County vicinity.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Attendance at evening meetings and assigned project weekends and site visits are required as part of this job.
To Apply
Email a cover letter and resume to [email protected] , as a single PDF, and include “Weld County Volunteer and Partnership Coordinator” in the subject line. Please list how you came across the job posting in the email.
We are committed to building an organization that celebrates diversity and embodies inclusivity. We encourage and desire applicants from all backgrounds, ethnicities and walks of life to join our team and help grow a more inclusive outdoor stewardship community that engages all people.
No Phone Calls Please
Applications will be accepted and assessed on a rolling basis. Best consideration will be given to applications received by midnight on March 31st, 2024. The ideal start date is Monday, May 13th, 2024.
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