Volunteer Coordinator

Job Description

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. This is a part-time, 20 hours a week role, fully onsite.

About Us

University of Michigan’s Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum (MBGNA) stewards over 840 acres of land and water across four properties in and around Ann Arbor, with Nichols Arboretum and Matthaei Botanical Gardens serving as its two anchor locations. With more than 500,000 annual visitors, MBGNA is committed to becoming a transformative force for social and ecological resilience through the lands and waters we steward. For more information on our mission, visit https://mbgna.umich.edu/about

Duties & Responsibilities

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

Education and Experience

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

Additional Information

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/.

Application Instructions

Submit application here: https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/273028/volunteer-coordinator
A cover letter and resume are important submissions for the hiring team to get a sense of your experience. In the cover letter, one page or less, please let us know how this role aligns with your career aspirations and skills. Submit everything as one file, due to system limitations.