Volunteer Coordinator Position

Summary: Coordinates Blue Ocean Society’s volunteer program, including recruiting, interviewing and training volunteers for both regular and one-time volunteer opportunities.

Reports to: Executive Director

Responsibilities:

  • Manage volunteer program, including recruiting, interviewing, and scheduling volunteers, maintaining volunteer database (currently in Salesforce) and organizing volunteer recognition efforts.
  • Recruit, train and schedule one-time volunteers for group cleanups, New Hampshire Coastal Cleanup, and events and regular volunteers for educational programs, Adopt-a-Beach Program, Blue Ocean Discovery Center, microplastics project, and Events Committee.
  • Write blog posts, newsletter articles, letters and social media content relevant to volunteer programs.
  • Compile volunteer program data and evaluate the success of our volunteer program.
  • Represent BOS at public events as appropriate.
  • Assist in donor recruitment and management.
  • Work with other staff members to answer office phone and respond to inquiries effectively.
  • Other duties necessary to successfully perform this position

Qualifications

  • 2+ years’ experience working in a non-profit organization
  • 1-2+ years’ experience in program management
  • Enthusiastic, self-motivated, positive, detail-oriented
  • Ability to work well independently and as a team
  • Enjoy working with the general public
  • Skilled in MS Office software (Word, Excel, Publisher)
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Flexibility in scheduling – some weekend and evening work required
  • Successful applicant will ideally be able to attend training in early August and start shortly thereafter.

Salary and Benefits

  • This is a part-time position, expected to consist of 8-20 hours/week. Busiest months are April-October. Scheduling is somewhat flexible. Some evenings and weekends required.  Hours may increase in the future if funding allows.
  • Pay starts at $12-15/hour, depending upon experience
  • No health benefits; Employee may purchase company dental plan.
  • Telecommuting for some hours is an option 

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