NEOGOV · 19 hours ago
Volunteer Program Specialist
Boulder, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$22.98/hr - $33.32/hr
3+ years expNEOGOV is looking for a Volunteer Program Specialist to support the Volunteer Services Team at the City of Boulder. The role involves coordinating volunteer projects, ensuring a high-quality experience for participants, and working with Parks and Recreation staff to maintain project standards.
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Responsibilities
Coordinates and oversees volunteer groups to ensure a high-quality experience for participants and successful completion of designated task
Serves as on-site lead for volunteer groups on day of project
Coordinates schedules, permitting and logistical needs for group projects
Coordinates and presents educational talks at projects
Ensures volunteers are trained in safe operation of all tools and equipment to be used on the project
Completes registration and provides context for project prior to work
Works alongside Parks and Recreation staff to ensure project quality, safety, and timeline standards are met throughout entire project or event
Determines timeframes, equipment, and materials necessary for projects
Inventories, maintains, and lets staff know how, if any, tools and equipment need to be ordered to support groups
Maintains records of work performed including volunteer count and hours worked in Volunteer Management Software
Picks up snacks/food, maintaining equipment and implementing safety trainings for groups
Assists in the development of toolkits, guidelines, and resource documents to be used by Parks and Recreation staff
Maintains park facilities and properties and performs horticulture maintenance tasks
Assists in the cleaning and maintenance of parks including but not limited to trash/litter removal, graffiti/vandalism removal and repair, and other minor structure repairs
Maintains and renovates turf areas and general park areas
Performs trash and snow removal
Plans, plants, and removes annual flower beds and other plantings
Tills, fertilizes, mulches flower beds and other plantings, chip mulches trees, shrubs, and other plantings
Performs weed control in turf, flower beds and other plantings, shrub areas, and general park areas
Uses a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools to accomplish turf and horticulture tasks
Performs routine maintenance on related machinery, equipment, and tools
Operates a vehicle or equipment in a safe manner, including avoiding the use of a cell phone
Participates in the City-wide Volunteer Cooperative to share skills and ideas in volunteer management best practices
Qualification
Required
Ability to provide excellent guest service to volunteers, event organizers, as well as to all visitors to Boulder's Parks and Recreation properties
Ability to remain composed in emergency situations and make sound judgment decisions during emergency and non-emergency situations
Ability to speak, write, and understand English
Ability and interest in working with your hands in our parks and garden locations
Ability to be comfortable with a constantly changing work environment
Ability to be able to work entire summer; hours are flexible and include weekends and evenings based on event and volunteer project schedules
Skill in interpersonal relationships, including conflict resolution skills to help resolve public questions and assist Park Operations staff in communicating with the public
Skill to deal tactfully and effectively with the public and co-workers in stressful situations
Skill to communicate effectively and lead groups. Work with a diverse group of visitors and program participants
Valid Driver's and ability to maintain acceptable motor vehicle record
Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
Three (3) years of experience in parks, environmental, wildlife, volunteer services or event programming
Ability to stand, walk and kneel in the performance of duties
Ability to lift 35 lbs. (over 50 lbs. on occasional basis) and carry tools, equipment, and supplies
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities that permits the employee to communicate effectively in person
Ability to perform tasks in an outdoor environment under a variety of weather conditions
Preferred
Ability to speak Spanish or other foreign language
Knowledge in education relating to natural resources or environmental stewardship
Knowledge in horticultural and turf maintenance
Skill in working and/or coordinating community events
Skill working with youth groups, special populations, and volunteers
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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