Volunteer Coordinator-San Francisco, CA

Organization: Bay Area Ridge Trail Council

Position Title: Volunteer Coordinator

Location: San Francisco, CA

Hours & Compensation: Part time

Application Deadline: February 21, 2014

Job Description:

Do you enjoy organizing events and programs and working with people? Are you passionate about trails, open space, and environmental stewardship? The Bay Area Ridge Trail Council, located in San Francisco’s Presidio, is looking for a new member of our team. We are a nonprofit created to plan, promote and protect a long distance trail for hikers, mountain bicyclists, and equestrians. Today over 340 Ridge Trail miles are open, and we’re working to complete a 500+ mile loop. We also host fun trail events and work parties to encourage exploration, engage members, raise awareness and build support.

Position Summary

The Volunteer Coordinator recruits, engages and inspires volunteers to advance the Ridge Trail mission. Responsibilities include public outreach, planning trail outings and work parties, and scheduling and managing volunteers. We seek an organized and enthusiastic person with strong interpersonal communication and program development skills to strengthen and align volunteer efforts with the Council’s overall work plan.

This is a 30-hour per week position. Compensation is based on experience, and benefits are pro-rated. The position reports directly to the Executive Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that the volunteer program aligns with and serves our overall mission, strategies and work plans.
• In collaboration with staff, identify and match volunteer opportunities and talent to program and development needs.
• Help plan outings and events and handle volunteer support logistics.
• Review and develop, as needed, volunteer program materials and strategies including policies and procedures, job/ activity descriptions, application and screening protocol, orientation and training, appreciation and retention, and tracking and evaluation.
• Recruit new volunteers, including outings leaders. Attend community outreach events to recruit volunteers and sign up new members.
• Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders including other trail organizations, agency partners, and community and business partners and sponsors.
• Plan stewardship events including an annual region-wide trail service day, including coordinating with park partners, scheduling, and volunteer orientation.
• Develop and oversee communications with existing and potential volunteers, including tracking volunteer interests and involvement in the database.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate connects well with people and inspires interest, is detail-oriented and organized, takes initiative and is a team player, can speak passionately about the Bay Area’s trails and open spaces, and can support and encourage long time volunteers including our board and advisors, and attract new ones.

• Strong writing, interpersonal communication and public speaking skills.
• Ability to develop and carry out an annual work plan, multi-task, solve problems and exercise good judgement, and be flexible.
• A minimum of 2 years related experience and demonstrated success managing volunteers.
• Ability to travel and work on weekends when needed, and have a California Drivers License.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds (carry, set up and take down displays) and walk one-half mile distance on natural surface paths.
• Ability to cultivate positive relationships with staff, board members, agency partners, volunteers, and key corporate sponsors.
• Proficient with diverse technology and software (including word processing, spreadsheet management). Familiarity with on-line registration, data base programs (we currently use eTapestry) a plus.
• Aptitude using social media and web technology for outreach and “marketing” a plus.
• Knowledge of Bay Area trails, outdoor recreation, land use planning and/or advocacy is a plus.

Compensation

This is a part-time position of 30 hours per week, with additional hours sometimes requred leading up to a major event. There is also a possibility the position could increase to full time. Compensation is based on experience and benefits including vacation, paid holidays, sick leave and health will be pro-rated to ¾ time, or hours worked.

To apply:

Please send cover letter, resume, and salary objectives to [email protected] and indicate “Volunteer Coordinator” in the subject line. Please visit www.ridgetrail.org for more information about the Ridge Trail.