Huntsville Botanical Garden · 1 day ago
Volunteer Program Coordinator
Huntsville, AL
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expHuntsville Botanical Garden is seeking a Volunteer Program Coordinator to support their thriving volunteer program. The role involves administrative functions such as recruitment, onboarding, and managing volunteer activities for major events like the Galaxy of Lights.
Home and GardenNon ProfitRental
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
Required
High school diploma or GED required
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
Ability to analyze and synthesize large volumes of information
Must be able to maintain the confidentiality of privileged information
Comfortable using multiple communication channels such as phone, e-mail, Microsoft Teams, and in-person meetings
A commitment to, and ability to effectively convey, the Garden's mission of connecting people with plants
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
Preferred
At least 2 years of experience in a business office or coordination role is desired
Experience working with the volunteer database, Volgistics or similar
Company
Huntsville Botanical Garden
Huntsville Botanical Garden is a botanical garden that offers a diverse ecosystem of meadows, upland and bottomland forest, and wetlands.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kathy Gilder
Chief Operating Officer
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