Volunteer Program Coordinator Job Announcement with Grand Canyon Trust

Volunteer Program Coordinator Job Announcement

The Volunteer Program Coordinator (VPC) will work as part of a dynamic team to design and implement volunteer projects for the Grand Canyon Trust (GCT). Responsibilities for this position include the development of science-based volunteer projects across the Colorado Plateau with a variety of partners, volunteer coordination, and field leadership. It also includes recruitment, fundraising, and public outreach. The position requires creative thinking, problem solving, and communication skills in a team environment as well as the ability to work independently.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate
Volunteer Projects

The VPC will identify volunteer opportunities in a variety of program areas that satisfy the greater communities’ desire to become more connected with the natural world, while actively moving the GCT towards its mission to protect and restore the Colorado Plateau. The Volunteer Program focuses primarily on the Kane and Two Mile ranches area north of the Grand Canyon, but also has growing representation in Grand Canyon National Park, the forests of southern Utah, and Native American communities. The VPC is responsible for recruiting, coordinating, and training volunteers as well as coordinating trip logistics; leading trips in the field; managing field equipment and data gathered by volunteers; and assisting other program staff in the use of this data. S/he will represent the Volunteer Program and the work of the GCT with the public and our partners on projects.

Assist in Project Design, Management and Implementation

The VPC will identify and develop meaningful volunteer projects that address pressing environmental and social justice issues on the Colorado Plateau. This position demands creative thinking to implement volunteer-driven solutions to environmental issues with scarce resources, and re-connecting individuals with their public lands. Resources for this work include GCT program staff and government agency, non-profit, and community contacts. The VPC will assist in managing relations with contractors, partners, and other organizations. The VPC will be responsible for organization of paperwork, emails and documents and for budgeting food, vehicle, and volunteer expenses.

Assist in Public Affairs/Communications

The VPC will be responsible for building and maintaining good communication with volunteers, GCT colleagues and partners before, during and after project implementation. Additional responsibilities include providing information to the public about the GCT’s work through articles, public outreach at community events, and public presentations. The VPC will assist in writing articles, web text, grant proposals and reports.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Communication ability: Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
  
• Project management: Excellent organizational and project management skills.
  
• Research and analytical ability: Ability to review and understand science and conservation research and convey its importance to the public.
  
• Interpersonal skills: Ability to work constructively with all GCT staff, especially Program Directors, as well as with a wide variety of colleagues, members, volunteers, the general public, board members, and public officials.
  
• Time management skills: Ability to keep a number of activities moving forward simultaneously is necessary.
  
• Knowledge of strategic issues related to conservation and restoration and experience with scientific data collection and field work.
  
• Energy, sense of humor, enthusiasm and willingness to do the work necessary, including on weekends and evenings, to get the job done. This position requires schedule flexibility during the field season (late spring through late fall).
  
• M.A/M.S. degree in an environmental field and 2 years experience or equivalent working in conservation or related field preferred.
  
• Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification or a more advanced medical training preferred.
  
• Experience living, working, and leading groups in primitive outdoor settings is a must. Applicant must be in good physical condition and have the ability to backpack and participate in physical labor for 8 to 10 hours a day.
  

Salary

$35,000-40,000 depending on experience

For More Information

www.grandcanyontrust.org Click on Volunteer

928-774-7488

Send résumé and cover letter by September 25 to Adrianne Sanchez: asanchez@grandcanyontrust.org or mail to: Adrianne Sanchez, Grand Canyon Trust, 2601 N. Ft. Valley Road, Flagstaff, AZ 86001

THE GRAND CANYON TRUST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER