Outreach & Volunteer Specialist

The Outreach and Volunteer Specialist will be responsible for maintaining existing and creating new volunteer initiatives and community outreach programs, and supports other functions and conservation priorities of CCI/BRP. They will help raise the organization’s profile through select and strategic venues and partnerships, may serve as “brand ambassador” for the Conservancy’s mission, and inspire people to want to learn more and engage with the organization in meaningful ways. Although this position supports educational events such as class visits and training, their primary focus is on outreach experiences associated with BRP.

The Outreach and Volunteer Specialist is responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of a strategic community engagement program aimed at:

• increasing the Conservancy’s visibility,
• increasing the impact of the Conservation Center for Innovation,
• engaging a broader constituency in support of conservation,
• engaging those who are interested in conservation but not yet familiar with the Conservancy, and
• reaching the next generation of conservation leaders and supporters.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE 

Community Outreach (40%) – Develop and facilitate on- and off-site community outreach programs

• Coordinate existing on-site community engagement such as the annual speaker series, visitor tours, recreation use, and other outreach programs.
• Work with supervisor to develop new opportunities for on-site community engagement at BRP.
• Represents CCI/BRP and TNC at community cultural events.
• Develop temporary and permanent interpretive signage and displays for the Hawley Education Center and visitor use areas such as preserve trails.
• Coordinate use of BRP classroom for meetings, trainings, and other events.
• Willingness to travel for outreach and education events as needed.
• Documents/photographs outreach events for reporting/presentation needs and develops metrics to determine outreach impact.
• Works with supervisor to identify and seek funding grants to enhance outreach programs for CCI/BRP.
• Works as a team member with other CCI preserve campuses’ outreach/volunteer staff on increasing CCI’s outreach efforts and programs.

BRP Volunteer Program (35%) – Coordinate a comprehensive volunteer program at BRP

• Manage all aspects of a volunteer program including recruiting, orienting, reporting, volunteer appreciation, and enrichment opportunities.
• Supervise volunteers engaged in outreach and administrative activities.
• Coordinates with other BRP staff such as the Land Conservation Coordinator and Maintenance Specialist regarding stewardship, science, and maintenance based volunteer opportunities.
• May supervise part-time or seasonal staff and interns.
• Ensure that the administrative requirements of the volunteer program comply with TNC policies and procedures.
• Responsible for oversight of volunteers’ youth safety program qualifications.
• Maintain sensitive and confidential information.
• Manage activities within budget, evaluate results, and develop corrective or adaptive strategies as needed.

General Duties (15%) – Assist with general preserve operations and office duties

• Assist with preserve operations including opening and closing.
• Answer general visitor questions in-person and over the phone.
• Serve as main point of contact and coordinator for TNC’s and external parties’ meetings and events at BRP.
• Ability to develop and manage projects and budgets and report and analyze results.
• Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and physical exertion and/or strain.
• Willingness to travel and work select evenings, holidays, and/or weekends, as needed.

Education support (10%) – Provide support for educational & training events at BRP

• Provides support with other BRP staff for school visits and training events which may involve tours, presentations, and logistical assistance.