Hello COSA,
This is a brand new position for our my work group. You will get to build this program from the ground up. This is a unique position in that it’s within the maintenance team Perfect for a person that cares passionately about both hands on natural resource restoration and volunteers.
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PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Ready to trade your office chair for the great outdoors and a shovel? The City of Aurora seeks a witty and energetic VHBE Volunteer Coordinator to lead our park and forestry heroes. You’ll be the boots-on-the-ground supervisor, training volunteers on everything from trail maintenance to planting, while ensuring everyone stays safe and has a blast. Get ready to deliver tools, manage inventories, and perform manual labor right alongside your crews, tackling projects from weed control to planting native species. If you’ve got experience leading outdoor workgroups and aren’t afraid of a little (or a lot of) physical labor, even on weekends or in varying weather, we want to hear from you. Plus, you get to drive city vehicles and maybe even clear some snow – just don’t forget your sturdy boots and winning smile.
This is classified as VHBE (Variable Hour Benefit Eligible), where the selected candidate will work an average of 40 hours per week. The selected candidate will be eligible to elect Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits as well as accrue paid time off and receive 10 paid holidays
The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications; as soon as we determine that we have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.
The hiring rate for this position is $27.26 – $34.08/hour.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure the Department’s Volunteer program is guided by Aurora’s Core 4 principles: respect, integrity, professionalism and customer service.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive recruitment, orientation, training, retention, and recognition plan for individual and group volunteers to ensure that all volunteers are knowledgeable and feel valued. Supervision of volunteer efforts is delegated to the team in the area where the volunteers are assigned.
- Match volunteers to opportunities that meet the needs of the Department and suit their skill sets
- Develop and maintain complete and accurate records including volunteer policies, procedures, position descriptions, standards of conduct and, where applicable, criminal background checks.
- Develop and maintain appropriate collateral materials for recruitment of volunteers.
- Develop and provide to management monthly and annual reports on all individual and group volunteer activities to include number of volunteers, number of hours, and in-kind contribution value of service.
- Serve as primary point of contact for all requests to volunteer/collaborate including, telephone, voice mail, email, and written requests and ensure a timely response.
- Participate in the planning of community events to promote PROS volunteer program and promote community engagement initiatives.
- Develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with collaborative partners, both internal and external, ensuring that mutually agreed upon expectations are being met.
- Performs other duties as assigned
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts or Science in human services, public service, non-profit management, community development, or other related fields.
Experience:
- At least three (3) years progressively responsible experience in volunteer management or human/community services within a non-profit or government entity.
Knowledge of:
- Principles and techniques of program planning, development, and administration
- Practices and techniques of volunteer coordination
- Community/public relations
Skills:
- Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated capabilities in public relations and communications
Abilities:
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, volunteers, citizens, non-profit & governmental agencies, and city officials
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Plan, organize, and implement volunteer programs
- Supervise and direct the work of volunteers
- Work some weekends and nights
Licenses:
- Valid Colorado Driver’s license required
WORKING CONDITIONS
Essential Personnel:
- When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.
Physical Demands:
- Frequent standing and walking
- Physical work lifting up to 30 pounds;
- Lifting carrying, walking and standing.
- Hand/eye coordination to operate personal computer and office equipment
- Clear vision to read reports and other written material
- Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees, volunteers, and citizens
Work Environment:
- Works indoors in office setting when conducting administrative and planning component of program
- Works outdoors with exposure to varying types of weather, dust and noise due to community events.
Equipment Used:
- Frequently uses standard office equipment including personal computers, calculators and copy/fax machine.
- This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) during employment.
For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.
Adrian Camacho
Parks, Recreation and Open Space, Manager of Open Space & Forestry | City of Aurora
office 303-326-8075| mobile 720-301-7025
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