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Huntsville Botanical Garden · 21 hours ago

Volunteer Program Coordinator

Huntsville,AL,US

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Huntsville Botanical Garden is seeking a Volunteer Program Coordinator to support their thriving volunteer program. The role involves assisting with recruitment, onboarding, and managing volunteer activities, particularly for major events like Galaxy of Lights.

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Responsibilities

Serves as the primary orientation facilitator and assists with onboarding new volunteers

Utilizes the Garden’s volunteer database system, Volgistics, for data entry, reporting, and volunteer communication

Coordinates and monitors volunteer sign-ups for organizational needs

Leads volunteer recruitment for Major Events, including Galaxy of Lights

Assist with Major Event nightly volunteer check-in

Trains and coordinates work for weekly administrative volunteers

Assists with volunteer social experiences and bi-annual meetings

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Volunteer recruitmentDatabase managementMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsPublic service attitudeTeam coordination

Required

High school diploma or GED required and at least 6 months of experience working in a business office or coordination role

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and comfortable with the use of technology is expected

Ability to analyze and synthesize large volumes of information and must be able to maintain the confidentiality of privileged information

A commitment to, and ability to effectively convey, the Garden's mission of connecting people with plants with a genuine passion that also embraces and exemplifies the Garden's core values

Public service attitude and genuine enthusiasm to work with people of various backgrounds, maintaining a flexible, constructive, courteous approach to working with volunteers

Sense of responsibility in the area of safety, including appropriate radio use and basic safety measures