Volunteer Coordinator - Environmental Conservation

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Hybrid work

Professional growth

Impactful environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Volunteer Coordinator to support our environmental conservation client in Richards Bay. You will recruit, train, and manage volunteers, ensuring a positive, engaging experience and smooth deployment across field and administrative tasks.

This hybrid role blends on-site coordination with remote administration, requiring excellent communication, organization, and a passion for conservation. You will build a supportive volunteer community and track contributions.

Qualifications

• Experience in volunteer coordination, human resources, or event management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to engage diverse groups.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Passion for environmental conservation and sustainability.
• Proficiency in standard office software and volunteer management platforms.
• Ability to work independently and in a hybrid setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to recruit and retain volunteers for conservation projects.
• Organize and conduct volunteer orientation and training sessions.
• Schedule and manage volunteers for various field activities, including environmental monitoring and clean-up drives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for volunteers, addressing inquiries and concerns promptly.
• Maintain accurate volunteer records and track volunteer hours and contributions.
• Assist with the planning and execution of volunteer appreciation events.

Skills

Volunteer coordination

Human resources

Event management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Office software

Volunteer platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client, an esteemed environmental conservation organization, is seeking a dedicated Volunteer Coordinator to support their operations in Richards Bay . This role is essential for recruiting, training, and managing a team of volunteers who contribute to vital conservation projects along the KwaZulu-Natal coast. You will be responsible for creating an engaging volunteer experience, ensuring efficient deployment of volunteers to various field and administrative tasks, and fostering a strong sense of community among participants. This hybrid role requires a blend of on-site coordination and remote administrative duties to effectively manage our volunteer program.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to recruit and retain volunteers for conservation projects.
• Organize and conduct volunteer orientation and training sessions.
• Schedule and manage volunteers for various field activities, including environmental monitoring and clean-up drives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for volunteers, addressing inquiries and concerns promptly.
• Maintain accurate volunteer records and track volunteer hours and contributions.
• Assist with the planning and execution of volunteer appreciation events.

Requirements

• Previous experience in volunteer coordination, human resources, or event management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse groups of people.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Passion for environmental conservation and sustainability.
• Proficiency in standard office software and volunteer management platforms.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a hybrid setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement combining field and remote work.
• Opportunity to contribute directly to significant environmental initiatives in Richards Bay .
• Professional development and networking opportunities within the conservation sector.
• A positive and impactful work environment.