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2 May 2023

Temporary Seasonal Field Projects Coordinator

Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado – Posted by manderson3232 Denver, Colorado, United States

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Job Description

This job is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in the outdoors, is ready to meet great people dedicated to taking care of Colorado, and is looking to build their professional network in the outdoor stewardship industry. This Seasonal Field Projects Coordinator is a full-time, term limited, non-exempt position that reports to VOC’s Field Programs Manager. This position works within the VOC program team and closely with other project staff positions to provide professional project management, logistical support and volunteer leadership coordination on VOC volunteer projects both in the office and in the field. This position presents a good opportunity for someone who would enjoy a balance of both field work and office work coordinating projects with approximately a 50-50% split.

Responsibilities

PROJECT AND VOLUNTEER COORDINATION

  • Undertake assigned volunteer stewardship projects requiring:
    • Facilitating project planning and related communications with land managers and other partner organizations
    • Coordinating project planning efforts involving volunteer-leader project teams
    • Providing on-site staff leadership
    • Facilitating pre-and-post project volunteer communications for assigned projects
    • Managing project-related logistical requirements
  • Undertake with VOC’s program team recruitment of volunteer leaders, and related outreach to prospective volunteers and groups
  • Acquire and maintain accurate project data and volunteer records

Qualifications

Education and Previous Experience:

  • Requires previous outdoor leadership experience
  • Requires valid wilderness first aid, including CPR certification, or ability to complete certifications before the employee’s first managed project. VOC will pay for certification.
  • Experience recruiting, coordinating and managing volunteers, youth corps or staff positions preferred and/or working with the public in a nonprofit and/or government environment
  • Previous volunteer or staff experience with trail work, ecological restoration, farming, landscaping, or other outdoor stewardship projects preferred
  • Educational or professional background in any of the following or related fields preferred: natural resources management, parks management, environmental science or studies, nonprofit or volunteer management.
  • B sawyer chainsaw certification preferred.

Compensation

The wage for this position is $18.50-$19.50/hour. Please confirm in your application materials that this wage range is agreeable. This is a non-exempt position. Employee will earn overtime pay when they work over 40 hours in a week, or 12 hours in a day.

Benefits: 16 hours of PTO provided after 30 days; 2.67 hours of paid health leave accrued per pay period; remote work Mondays and Fridays; flex time; workers compensation; a one-time, branded attire stipend; partial cell phone reimbursement; discounts on outdoor gear and equipment; professional development opportunities and reimbursement for some work-related trainings; and organization-recognized paid holidays during the term of employment. VOC also has free parking and a corporate fleet available for work-related travel.

Term of Employment

Start Date: June 12, 2023 (sooner if available)

End Date: August 25, 2023 (later if available))

How to Apply

Email a cover letter and resume in a single PDF to [email protected] and include “Seasonal Field Projects Coordinator” in the subject line. Please include how you found out about the job opening in either the cover letter or body of the email.

Applications will be accepted and assessed on a rolling basis. Position will be open until filled. Please confirm in your application materials your earliest start date.

Job Categories: Environmental. Job Types: Temporary. Salaries: See posting for details.

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