Volunteer Program Lead

About the role

The Volunteer Program Lead is the face of Midpen to volunteers working on resource management efforts in the preserves as well as being a representative to community organizations and partners. This position motivates, energizes, and appreciates volunteers and ensures projects provide a safe and meaningful experience that support established agency needs.

Responsibilities

• Work with maintenance, natural resource and volunteer management staff to coordinate all aspects of a successful volunteer program for natural resource management.
• Evaluate, survey, or monitor of natural resource systems.
• Trail construction, maintenance, and/or repair of parks, open spaces, and/or related facilities.

Requirements

A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in natural resource management, biology, ecology, natural lands or park management, or a related field combined with two (2) years of relevant experience working with the public and coordinating volunteer activities. Additionally, one (1) year of experience in one of the following areas (which can overlap with the above experience): One (1) year of experience in evaluating, surveying, or monitoring of natural resource systems, OR One (1) year of experience in trail construction, maintenance, and/or repair of parks, open spaces, and/or related facilities. Bilingual skills are highly desirable.

Qualifications

Equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in natural resource management, biology, ecology, natural lands or park management, or a related field combined with two (2) years of relevant experience working with the public and coordinating volunteer activities. Additionally, one (1) year of experience in one of the following areas (which can overlap with the above experience): One (1) year of experience in evaluating, surveying, or monitoring of natural resource systems, OR One (1) year of experience in trail construction, maintenance, and/or repair of parks, open spaces, and/or related facilities. Bilingual skills are highly desirable.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, strong organizational and project management skills, ability to work in diverse environments, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

Midpen provides an excellent benefits package including health, life & disability insurance as well as CalPERS pension.

Pay

Salary range: $80,000 - $90,000 annually.

Schedule

This is a full-time position working under the supervision of the Volunteer Program Manager in the Visitor Services Department. This position will primarily report out of the Foothills Field Office in Cupertino located at 501 Rancho San Antonio Drive. Administrative tasks will be performed in the field, from home (as approved) and occasionally at the Administration office in Los Altos. Schedule: The Volunteer Program Lead’s schedule requires regular weekend work plus occasional evenings and holidays. Weekend coverage is essential to support volunteer activities.