Garden Education Volunteer Program Lead

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 44 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of Minnesota Extension Ramsey County office in St. Paul seeks a Garden Education Volunteer Program Coordinator to oversee a 400+ volunteer network, promote research-based horticulture, and coordinate community education projects in Ramsey County.

This full-time, on-site role requires recruiting and retaining volunteers, managing budgets, arranging leadership opportunities, and aligning programs with statewide goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least four years of experience in volunteer management, team leadership, project management, or a closely related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Ability to build and sustain collaborative relationships with volunteers, stakeholders, and partners.

Responsabilités

• Oversee and sustain Ramsey County's Garden Education Volunteer Program with 400+ volunteers.
• Recruit, train, and orient volunteers; develop recruitment goals with volunteers and the state program coordinator.
• Manage budgets, financial processes, and procurement using university systems.
• Promote and recognize volunteer leadership; develop meaningful volunteer opportunities.
• Coordinate and report program impact through presentations, reports, and communications.

Connaissances

Volunteer management

Team leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Fundraising / budgeting

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

UMarket

PCards

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

The University of Minnesota Extension Ramsey County office in St. Paul seeks a Garden Education Volunteer Program Coordinator to oversee a 400+ volunteer network, promote research-based horticulture, and coordinate community education projects in Ramsey County.

This full-time, on-site role requires recruiting and retaining volunteers, managing budgets, arranging leadership opportunities, and aligning programs with statewide goals.