Volunteer Stewardship Manager
Maryland Nonprofits · Williamsport, MD · 1 mo ago
$50k–$55k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: headings for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. The posting includes: About the role (intro), Duties and Responsibilities, Qualifications, Physical Demands and Safety, Travel, Salary Range and Benefits, maybe Pay and Benefits. Also maybe "Schedule" not explicitly given, but mentions moderate weekend work required, compensatory time off available, hybrid model, 35% time in park. That could be schedule info. But we need to decide if schedule section is warranted: The posting mentions "Moderate weekend work will be required. Compensatory time off is available." Also hybrid model, 35% time in park. That's schedule-ish. Could include under Schedule heading. However we need to avoid filler like "not specified". We have specifics: moderate weekend work required, compensatory time off available, hybrid model, 35% time in park. That's enough.
Pay: Salary range $50,000-$55,000. Benefits: list: partial telework, 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for employee; vacation, sick, personal leave; paid holidays; Simple IRA retirement program with employer match up to 3%; surprising number of sunny days (maybe not a benefit but fun). Also fun and casual work environment. Mileage reimbursements offered. So we can include Benefits section.
Skills: maybe not explicit separate list; qualifications include many skill-like items. Could combine Qualifications and Skills? But we need to follow instruction: Use headings for sections if posting has real specific content. There's a Qualifications section already. There's also a list of skills within qualifications (verbal, written, public speaking, etc.). Could create a Skills heading pulling out those skill items. But we must not invent content; we can extract skill-related bullet points from qualifications. However the qualifications section already includes many skill-like items. Might be better to keep Qualifications heading and not duplicate. The instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So we could have About the role (intro), Responsibilities (duties), Qualifications (including education, experience, skills, physical demands maybe?), Benefits, Pay, Schedule. But we need to avoid duplication: Physical Demands and Safety could be part of Qualifications or separate. However we have a separate "Physical Demands and Safety" paragraph. Could include under Qualifications or as its own section? The instruction: Use headings for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. It didn't list Physical Demands. So we could incorporate physical demands into Qualifications or maybe under Requirements? But we don't have a Requirements heading; we could use Qualifications for education/experience, Skills for abilities, and maybe Physical Demands could go under Qualifications as well. However we need to preserve all substantive info; we can include it under Qualifications as a bullet.
Thus sections: About the role (intro paragraph), Responsibilities (duties), Qualifications (education, experience, skills, physical demands, travel maybe?), Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID etc.
We need to use
for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. The posting includes: About the role (intro), Duties and Responsibilities, Qualifications, Physical Demands and Safety, Travel, Salary Range and Benefits, maybe Pay and Benefits. Also maybe "Schedule" not explicitly given, but mentions moderate weekend work required, compensatory time off available, hybrid model, 35% time in park. That could be schedule info. But we need to decide if schedule section is warranted: The posting mentions "Moderate weekend work will be required. Compensatory time off is available." Also hybrid model, 35% time in park. That's schedule-ish. Could include under Schedule heading. However we need to avoid filler like "not specified". We have specifics: moderate weekend work required, compensatory time off available, hybrid model, 35% time in park. That's enough.
Pay: Salary range $50,000-$55,000. Benefits: list: partial telework, 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for employee; vacation, sick, personal leave; paid holidays; Simple IRA retirement program with employer match up to 3%; surprising number of sunny days (maybe not a benefit but fun). Also fun and casual work environment. Mileage reimbursements offered. So we can include Benefits section.
Skills: maybe not explicit separate list; qualifications include many skill-like items. Could combine Qualifications and Skills? But we need to follow instruction: Use headings for sections if posting has real specific content. There's a Qualifications section already. There's also a list of skills within qualifications (verbal, written, public speaking, etc.). Could create a Skills heading pulling out those skill items. But we must not invent content; we can extract skill-related bullet points from qualifications. However the qualifications section already includes many skill-like items. Might be better to keep Qualifications heading and not duplicate. The instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So we could have About the role (intro), Responsibilities (duties), Qualifications (including education, experience, skills, physical demands maybe?), Benefits, Pay, Schedule. But we need to avoid duplication: Physical Demands and Safety could be part of Qualifications or separate. However we have a separate "Physical Demands and Safety" paragraph. Could include under Qualifications or as its own section? The instruction: Use headings for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. It didn't list Physical Demands. So we could incorporate physical demands into Qualifications or maybe under Requirements? But we don't have a Requirements heading; we could use Qualifications for education/experience, Skills for abilities, and maybe Physical Demands could go under Qualifications as well. However we need to preserve all substantive info; we can include it under Qualifications as a bullet.
Thus sections: About the role (intro paragraph), Responsibilities (duties), Qualifications (education, experience, skills, physical demands, travel maybe?), Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID etc.
We need to use for each section heading. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose.
We must output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown.
Let's extract content.
About the role: The first paragraph(s) up to "The Position". Actually the intro includes description of park, trust, mission, then "The Position". The "About the role" could be the paragraph before "The Position". We'll combine that into a prose
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Responsibilities: The "Duties and Responsibilities" section with subheadings: Program Management and NPS Alignment, Volunteer Management, Training, and Safety, Program Expansion and Continuous Improvement, Operations, Logistics, and Supply Management, Metrics, Impact Tracking, and Reporting. We'll need to turn each bullet into
- under a
. The subheadings could be omitted? We could keep them as part of list items? Probably better to keep as plain list items, each duty as a sentence. Could incorporate subheadings as part of the list item text. We'll produce a list.
Qualifications: Includes education, experience, skills, physical demands, travel, driver's license, personal qualities. We'll make a list.
Benefits: list of benefits.
Pay: salary range.
Schedule: moderate weekend work required, compensatory time off available, hybrid model, 35% time in park, travel mileage reimbursements maybe? Actually mileage reimbursements under Benefits? It's mentioned under Travel: Mileage reimbursements are offered. Could be under Benefits or Travel. We'll put mileage reimbursement under Benefits maybe. But schedule: moderate weekend work required, compensatory time off available, hybrid model, 35% time in park.
Let's craft.
We need to ensure we don't include boilerplate like EEO, application instructions, etc.
Now produce HTML.
We'll start with About the role
then ...
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Then Responsibilities
then - ... each duty.
We need to capture all duties from the text.
Let's extract duties:
From "Program Management and NPS Alignment":
- Lead long-term and annual planning efforts alongside multiple NPS divisions to ensure volunteer impacts are targeted, sustainable, and directly aligned with park priorities.
- Partner closely with the NPS Volunteer Manager and park leadership to ensure all volunteer program goals seamlessly support the park’s broader operational objectives.
- Oversee, draft, and manage formal agreements, contracts, and legal documentation (e.g., Volunteer Service Agreements, partnership agreements) for individual volunteers and partner organizations.
- Provide operational support for the Trust’s other public programs—such as education, visitor services, and special events—ensuring seamless program delivery during peak needs or major events.
"Volunteer Management, Training, and Safety":
- Manage, support, and inspire volunteers and volunteer leaders across all programs, from large-scale community workdays to long-term individual stewardship positions.
- Design and implement a volunteer recognition and retention strategy that dovetails with the park’s volunteer appreciation efforts to cultivate long-term commitment and community connection.
- Develop and deliver comprehensive, up-to-date training programs to ensure volunteers are fully aware of, and strictly abide by, NPS rules, regulations, and safety policies.
- Oversee independent Canal Steward volunteers and Volunteer Project Leaders, providing ongoing resources, specialized training, feedback, and recognition to foster long-term retention and dedication.
- Ensure a positive and meaningful experience for private and public volunteer groups through clear communication in advance, throughout the event, and to share the impact of their service.
- Manage incident reporting processes and enforce emergency action protocols for all field activities.
"Program Expansion and Continuous Improvement":
- Actively research, investigate, and implement opportunities to expand, diversify, and enhance Trust volunteer programs parkwide.
- Design and execute mechanisms to solicit, analyze, and implement feedback from volunteers and partner organizations to continually elevate program quality and the volunteer experience.
- Partner closely with the Trust’s Marketing & Communications team to craft and execute effective volunteer recruitment strategies that attract diverse community participation.
- Partner closely with the Trust’s Development team to identify potential Corporate Stewards and provide a meaningful and enjoyable experience in the park.
"Operations, Logistics, and Supply Management":
- Schedule, plan, and execute community volunteer events, ensuring safety, high engagement, and alignment with park priorities.
- Oversee the volunteer program supply inventory, maintaining equipment safety, procuring necessary tools, and managing field resources efficiently.
- Assist in developing and managing the annual volunteer program budget; monitor expenses related to supplies, safety equipment, recognition events, and field operations.
"Metrics, Impact Tracking, and Reporting":
- Maintain meticulous records of volunteer hours, contact information, project completions, waivers, and program contracts.
- Establish key metrics to track program performance; compile, analyze, and draft concise, data-driven impact reports for Trust leadership, board members, donors, and NPS stakeholders.
- As part of a growing nonprofit, this position may be asked to assist with organization-wide duties and at major events.
- Moderate weekend work will be required.
- Compensatory time off is available.
Note: The last two bullets maybe schedule but we already have schedule section; but they appear under metrics. We'll keep them under Responsibilities as they are duties. However schedule section will also mention moderate weekend work etc. Might duplicate. Better to keep schedule separate and not duplicate. But we need to preserve all substantive info; we can keep them under Responsibilities as they are duties, and also mention schedule? Could cause duplication but maybe okay. However instruction: Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Duplication is not prohibited but could be considered redundant. Better to keep them under Responsibilities as they are duties, and not create a separate Schedule section if that would duplicate. However schedule info also includes hybrid model, 35% time in park, which is not in duties. So we could still have Schedule section for those specifics, and keep moderate weekend work and compensatory time off under Responsibilities (they are duties). That avoids duplication of those points. Let's do that.
Thus Responsibilities list includes all duties except moderate weekend work and compensatory time off (we will keep them? Actually they are duties but also schedule. We'll keep them under Responsibilities as they are duties; schedule section will not repeat them. We'll include hybrid model, 35% time in park under Schedule.
Now Qualifications list:
- Bachelor’s degree in Parks & Recreation, Non-Profit Management, Environmental Studies, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience and relevant certifications will be strongly considered.
- 3-5 years of progressive experience in volunteer management, public lands engagement, non-profit operations, outdoor stewardship, or program management. Prior experience in a nonprofit setting is strongly preferred.
- Experience maintaining natural landscapes and performing general care of facilities is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, balance competing deadlines, and lead complex projects from concept through execution without losing sight of strategic goals.
- Outstanding verbal, written, and public speaking skills.
- Exceptional ability to translate complex project scope and safety guidelines into clear, accessible instructions for volunteers of diverse backgrounds and skill levels.
- Proven knack for building trust, motivating teams, and fostering an inclusive, welcoming environment for community members, park partners, and long-term volunteer leaders.
- Strong computer literacy, including hands-on experience with Google Workspace and volunteer management software/CRMs (e.g., VolunteerHub, eTapestry, or similar platforms).
- Additional language proficiency, particularly Spanish, is a strong plus.
- Valid driver’s license required, along with the willingness and ability to conduct field operations throughout the park.
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to and passion for the C&O Canal Trust’s mission.
- Physical Demands and Safety: Work is performed both in an indoor office environment and outdoors with conditions varying by location and environment. Comfortability with physical work, working with tools, and working outdoors is necessary for success, including the ability to lift 50 pounds and independently manage supplies and tools. Reasonable accommodation and team support can be available when needed. You must be able to operate normal office equipment and be proficient with Google Workspace.
- Travel: The main work location will be at the C&O Canal Trust’s offices in the C&O Canal National Historical Park’s headquarters in Williamsport, Maryland. Travel to locations throughout the park may be required on a monthly or quarterly basis and in support of events and outreach initiatives. The C&O Canal includes 184.5 miles along the Potomac River and touches many communities. Mileage reimbursements are offered.
We could split travel into its own section but not required. We'll keep under Qualifications.
Benefits list:
- Partial telework (hybrid model)
- 100 percent employer-paid health insurance premiums for the employee
- Vacation, sick, and personal leave
- Paid holidays
- Simple IRA retirement program, including an employer match up to
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose. We must output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown. Let's extract content. About the role: The first paragraph(s) up to "The Position". Actually the intro includes description of park, trust, mission, then "The Position". The "About the role" could be the paragraph before "The Position". We'll combine that into a prose
. Responsibilities: The "Duties and Responsibilities" section with subheadings: Program Management and NPS Alignment, Volunteer Management, Training, and Safety, Program Expansion and Continuous Improvement, Operations, Logistics, and Supply Management, Metrics, Impact Tracking, and Reporting. We'll need to turn each bullet into
- under a
- . The subheadings could be omitted? We could keep them as part of list items? Probably better to keep as plain list items, each duty as a sentence. Could incorporate subheadings as part of the list item text. We'll produce a list.
Qualifications: Includes education, experience, skills, physical demands, travel, driver's license, personal qualities. We'll make a list.
Benefits: list of benefits.
Pay: salary range.
Schedule: moderate weekend work required, compensatory time off available, hybrid model, 35% time in park, travel mileage reimbursements maybe? Actually mileage reimbursements under Benefits? It's mentioned under Travel: Mileage reimbursements are offered. Could be under Benefits or Travel. We'll put mileage reimbursement under Benefits maybe. But schedule: moderate weekend work required, compensatory time off available, hybrid model, 35% time in park.
Let's craft.
We need to ensure we don't include boilerplate like EEO, application instructions, etc.
Now produce HTML.
We'll start with
- ... each duty. We need to capture all duties from the text. Let's extract duties: From "Program Management and NPS Alignment": - Lead long-term and annual planning efforts alongside multiple NPS divisions to ensure volunteer impacts are targeted, sustainable, and directly aligned with park priorities. - Partner closely with the NPS Volunteer Manager and park leadership to ensure all volunteer program goals seamlessly support the park’s broader operational objectives. - Oversee, draft, and manage formal agreements, contracts, and legal documentation (e.g., Volunteer Service Agreements, partnership agreements) for individual volunteers and partner organizations. - Provide operational support for the Trust’s other public programs—such as education, visitor services, and special events—ensuring seamless program delivery during peak needs or major events. "Volunteer Management, Training, and Safety": - Manage, support, and inspire volunteers and volunteer leaders across all programs, from large-scale community workdays to long-term individual stewardship positions. - Design and implement a volunteer recognition and retention strategy that dovetails with the park’s volunteer appreciation efforts to cultivate long-term commitment and community connection. - Develop and deliver comprehensive, up-to-date training programs to ensure volunteers are fully aware of, and strictly abide by, NPS rules, regulations, and safety policies. - Oversee independent Canal Steward volunteers and Volunteer Project Leaders, providing ongoing resources, specialized training, feedback, and recognition to foster long-term retention and dedication. - Ensure a positive and meaningful experience for private and public volunteer groups through clear communication in advance, throughout the event, and to share the impact of their service. - Manage incident reporting processes and enforce emergency action protocols for all field activities. "Program Expansion and Continuous Improvement": - Actively research, investigate, and implement opportunities to expand, diversify, and enhance Trust volunteer programs parkwide. - Design and execute mechanisms to solicit, analyze, and implement feedback from volunteers and partner organizations to continually elevate program quality and the volunteer experience. - Partner closely with the Trust’s Marketing & Communications team to craft and execute effective volunteer recruitment strategies that attract diverse community participation. - Partner closely with the Trust’s Development team to identify potential Corporate Stewards and provide a meaningful and enjoyable experience in the park. "Operations, Logistics, and Supply Management": - Schedule, plan, and execute community volunteer events, ensuring safety, high engagement, and alignment with park priorities. - Oversee the volunteer program supply inventory, maintaining equipment safety, procuring necessary tools, and managing field resources efficiently. - Assist in developing and managing the annual volunteer program budget; monitor expenses related to supplies, safety equipment, recognition events, and field operations. "Metrics, Impact Tracking, and Reporting": - Maintain meticulous records of volunteer hours, contact information, project completions, waivers, and program contracts. - Establish key metrics to track program performance; compile, analyze, and draft concise, data-driven impact reports for Trust leadership, board members, donors, and NPS stakeholders. - As part of a growing nonprofit, this position may be asked to assist with organization-wide duties and at major events. - Moderate weekend work will be required. - Compensatory time off is available. Note: The last two bullets maybe schedule but we already have schedule section; but they appear under metrics. We'll keep them under Responsibilities as they are duties. However schedule section will also mention moderate weekend work etc. Might duplicate. Better to keep schedule separate and not duplicate. But we need to preserve all substantive info; we can keep them under Responsibilities as they are duties, and also mention schedule? Could cause duplication but maybe okay. However instruction: Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Duplication is not prohibited but could be considered redundant. Better to keep them under Responsibilities as they are duties, and not create a separate Schedule section if that would duplicate. However schedule info also includes hybrid model, 35% time in park, which is not in duties. So we could still have Schedule section for those specifics, and keep moderate weekend work and compensatory time off under Responsibilities (they are duties). That avoids duplication of those points. Let's do that. Thus Responsibilities list includes all duties except moderate weekend work and compensatory time off (we will keep them? Actually they are duties but also schedule. We'll keep them under Responsibilities as they are duties; schedule section will not repeat them. We'll include hybrid model, 35% time in park under Schedule. Now Qualifications list: - Bachelor’s degree in Parks & Recreation, Non-Profit Management, Environmental Studies, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience and relevant certifications will be strongly considered. - 3-5 years of progressive experience in volunteer management, public lands engagement, non-profit operations, outdoor stewardship, or program management. Prior experience in a nonprofit setting is strongly preferred. - Experience maintaining natural landscapes and performing general care of facilities is a plus. - Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, balance competing deadlines, and lead complex projects from concept through execution without losing sight of strategic goals. - Outstanding verbal, written, and public speaking skills. - Exceptional ability to translate complex project scope and safety guidelines into clear, accessible instructions for volunteers of diverse backgrounds and skill levels. - Proven knack for building trust, motivating teams, and fostering an inclusive, welcoming environment for community members, park partners, and long-term volunteer leaders. - Strong computer literacy, including hands-on experience with Google Workspace and volunteer management software/CRMs (e.g., VolunteerHub, eTapestry, or similar platforms). - Additional language proficiency, particularly Spanish, is a strong plus. - Valid driver’s license required, along with the willingness and ability to conduct field operations throughout the park. - Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to and passion for the C&O Canal Trust’s mission. - Physical Demands and Safety: Work is performed both in an indoor office environment and outdoors with conditions varying by location and environment. Comfortability with physical work, working with tools, and working outdoors is necessary for success, including the ability to lift 50 pounds and independently manage supplies and tools. Reasonable accommodation and team support can be available when needed. You must be able to operate normal office equipment and be proficient with Google Workspace. - Travel: The main work location will be at the C&O Canal Trust’s offices in the C&O Canal National Historical Park’s headquarters in Williamsport, Maryland. Travel to locations throughout the park may be required on a monthly or quarterly basis and in support of events and outreach initiatives. The C&O Canal includes 184.5 miles along the Potomac River and touches many communities. Mileage reimbursements are offered. We could split travel into its own section but not required. We'll keep under Qualifications. Benefits list: - Partial telework (hybrid model) - 100 percent employer-paid health insurance premiums for the employee - Vacation, sick, and personal leave - Paid holidays - Simple IRA retirement program, including an employer match up to
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