"Volunteer Coordinator"

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MBGNA's volunteer programs are designed to support the mission and goals of MBGNA, placing these programs among our most important ways of engaging the public in our work. The Volunteer Coordinator will manage MBGNA volunteer modalities, plan and coordinate volunteer-related events, and work collaboratively with leadership and staff in all departments. As important partners, the volunteer community is diverse and multi-skilled, and we aim to make their experiences with us rewarding - it is not a transactional, labor-based relationship. The Volunteer Coordinator reports to the People + Culture Lead.

• Leadership and Management (55%):
• Manage regular and episodic volunteer opportunities for 300+ active volunteers
• Develop and implement strategies to recruit and retain volunteers
• Develop and maintain positive, long-term relationships with volunteers
• Match volunteers to roles based on their skills and interests, providing onboarding and training
• Communicate and interact with volunteers using a variety of methods
• Ensure MBGNA's volunteer programs are updated to meet MBGNA's mission and needs
• Operations and Coordination (30%):
• Coordinate the calendar and logistics for recurrent as well as episodic volunteers opportunities, e.g. eco-workdays opportunities, Ford Volunteer Corps partnership, etc.
• Collaboratively create strategies to convert more visitors into volunteers
• Ensure accurate recordkeeping using a variety of tech tools (Volgistics, SignUp, etc.)
• Organizational Collaboration (15%):
• Develop and facilitate volunteer training programs in coordination with staff volunteer leads
• Partner with area leaders to create workflow solutions with and through MBGNA's volunteer programs
• Other duties as assigned
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2+ years of experience in volunteer coordination and management
• Experience with volunteer management databases
• Applied experience in relationship management techniques and varied communication methods

The salary range for this position is $28,000 - $29,000. For more information about Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum, please visit https://mbgna.umich.edu/.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.