Volunteer Coordinator

Manage volunteers in cleanup, maintenance, landscaping, and/or educational/recreational programs in various Manatee County parks and preserves.  Activities may include paddling, biking, or hiking over rough or uneven terrain.  Knowledge of natural resources and parks management is desired.  Develops service-learning opportunities for a diverse array of community members and partners. Coordinates “Citizen Science” projects and instructs volunteers in the use of various scientific tools. Drives trucks, trailers, and off-road vehicles during volunteer workdays. Seeks out and implements innovative strategies and technology to improve volunteer program performance and efficiency. Lift up to 50 lbs without assistance and up to 100 lbs with assistance.

This position requires a Level 2 background check through the Department of Children and Families.  

Certifications: First-aid/CPR (or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire), FMSEA Aquatic Collector's Permit (or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire), Certified Interpretive Guide (or ability to obtain within 3 years of hire), and Florida Master Naturalist (or ability to obtain within 3 years of hire).

Desired Experience/Skills:

• Experience working with volunteers of a variety of ages and backgrounds is highly desired.
• Experience with Volgistics volunteer management software is highly desired. 
• Marketing experience and familiarity with social media tools including Facebook and Eventbrite. 
• Event planning and event management experience for medium to large events (100 to 5,000 people).
• Experience working with live animals for programming.
• Familiarity with outdoor recreational activities including hiking, biking, walking, horse riding, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, geocaching, camping, hunting, fishing, snorkeling, swimming, scuba diving, jogging, running.
• Familiarity with “Citizen Science” and a wide range of scientific tools and technology including GPS units, seine and dip nets, data collection tools, pH meters, hectometers, etc. Written and oral communication skills including public speaking and presentations. Adaptability and problem-solving skills. 
• Spanish language fluency is highly desired.
• Knowledge of natural resources and parks management. Knowledge of local native and invasive plant and animal species and local ecosystems and habitats. Knowledge of informal learning and interpretive techniques. 
• Knowledge of curriculum/lesson plan development and implementation. Ability to develop hands-on learning activities, service-based learning education, and interpretive materials.
• Above-average familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Organization, planning, and record-keeping skills.  

How to apply:

Go to https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/manateecounty/jobs/3489395/volunteer-coordinator?page=5&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs