Volunteer Coordinator

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National Audubon Society
Moss Point, MS, USA
Full-time

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to serve as Volunteer Coordinator for our breeding bird stewardship efforts. Supervised by the AMCBSP Stewardship Manager, the Volunteer Coordinator will coordinate volunteer efforts to protect nesting sites from the threats of human disturbance during the breeding season (April - July). The Volunteer Coordinator will also coordinate volunteer efforts for outreach associated with breeding bird stewardship. 

Volunteer Coordinator position will be based in Moss Point with weekly recruitment efforts in Harrison and Hancock Counties, Mississippi.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Coordinate, schedule, and confirm volunteer shifts for stewardship, especially for July 4th weekend
  • Maintain communications and continue to build upon relationships with existing volunteers
  • Communicate program volunteer needs via social media, emails, phone calls, etc.   
  • Maintain volunteer website, social media, and other communication platforms
  • Recruit new volunteers at community events
  • Attend volunteer stewardship steering committee meetings
  • Help schedule and implement volunteer training opportunities and provide individual orientations when needed
  • Educate general public at outreach events about beach-nesting birds
  • Provide assistance to the AMCBSP Stewardship Manager in organizing and implementing stewardship events
  • Participate in other projects as necessary
Skills/Experience: 
  • At least two years coordinating volunteers or staff and/or experience in scheduling shifts for a busy operation
  • Willingness to work the weekend of May 5th and the July 4th holiday is a must.
  • A positive and professional attitude, and excellent interpersonal communication skills
  • Excellent computer skills, including use of social media and Microsoft programs
  • Must enjoy engaging with all types of people and sharing the mission of Audubon
  • Ability to maintain a professional and upbeat attitude when working with disagreeable members of the public
  • Ability to work both as part of a team and independently in a dynamic, non-structured environment
  • A passion for environmental conservation and a willingness to learn
  • Must have valid Driver’s License and access to reliable vehicle suited for transportation to complete assigned tasks (e.g., driving to assigned sites along the Mississippi coast)
How to Apply: 

https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/3557/volunteer-coordinator/job

Job Function: 
Volunteer Programs

Organization Info

National Audubon Society

Overview
Headquarters: 
New York, NY, United States
Website: 
audubon.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1972
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Environment
Mission: 

Audubon saves birds and their habitats throughout the America using science, advocacy, education and on-the-ground conservation.

Audubon operates an extensive network of National conservation programs, 23 state and regional offices, 41 centers, 23 sanctuaries and 463 independent chapters. Our work is a powerful combination of science, on the ground conservation, policy and engagement expertise that strives to protect and restore habitat, and to build the durable public will to implement policies that safeguard birds, other wildlife and the resources that sustain us all-in the U.S. and across the Americas.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Mar 16 2018
Active Until: 
Apr 16 2018
Hiring Organization: 
National Audubon Society
industry: 
Nonprofit