Volunteer and Partnerships Coordinator Individual Placement

The Volunteer and Partnerships Coordinator will  work closely with the National Capital Region Invasive Plant Management Team (NCR IPMT) and the National Capital PRISM (Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management) to help increase volunteer opportunities focused on invasive species prevention, detection, and removal, as well as support a community of practice among invasive species practitioners and Weed Warrior volunteers. 

This position will work with existing park staff, partners, and individual volunteers who share similar values and are interested in prevention, detection, and management of invasive species. The Individual Placement will organize, advertise, lead, and track data from a minimum of three invasive plant removal volunteer events per month, including monthly reoccurring events and AmeriCorps National Days of Service. In addition to leveraging the NCR IPMT’s existing partnerships and volunteer base, this position will help recruit new partners and volunteers through creative education and outreach opportunities. The ideal candidate should be personable and willing to use a number of different strategies to engage volunteers.