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Marin Stewardship Coordinator Position
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sgar-@parksconservancy.org
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Sep 09, 2009 13:03 PDT
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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Marin Stewardship Coordinator, Park Stewardship Program
Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
Interested in Community Engagement and Stewardship?
The Park Stewardship Program works to restore critical natural and
cultural resource sites throughout the Golden Gate National Recreation
Area through community engagement and educational partnerships. Our goal
is to connect people to the land by developing a sense of place, an
understanding of interconnection, and opportunities for service and
learning.
The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy is a nonprofit organization
that has worked for 25 years to help preserve the Golden Gate National
Parks and enhance the public’s awareness and enjoyment of these areas.
The Parks Conservancy works hand-in-hand with the National Park Service
to revitalize park sites, enlist volunteers, support educational
programs, develop community programs and offer services to park
visitors. The Park’s volunteer program is the largest in the nation,
with more than 400,000 hours contributed last year alone.
Marin Stewardship Coordinator, Park Stewardship Program
As the Stewardship Coordinator, you will work to develop and expand
volunteer and educational partnerships in connection with several active
restoration projects in Marin County. You will become a member of a
thriving park-wide stewardship program working to restore the park’s
natural areas while providing a variety of volunteer and educational
opportunities to local community members. Given that management of these
programs is a team effort involving both internal and external partners,
we seek an individual who possesses strong interpersonal skills, is able
to work in a team environment, and is self motivated, creative and goal
oriented.
Are you the right person for this valuable position?
Working as part of the Stewardship team, the Marin Stewardship
Coordinator will support existing volunteer programs, build and lead new
volunteer efforts related to specific restoration projects in the Marin
Area, develop new educational partnerships, run service-learning
programs, train and supervise interns, provide marketing and outreach
support for the program and work with other team members to meet the
goals of each of the restoration projects.
Duties and responsibilities include:
Grow and support existing volunteer relationships while
developing new partnerships and programs.
Schedule, plan, and manage volunteer work days (and related
community programs) to help implement on-the-ground revegetation and
non-native vegetation control at restoration sites.
For each restoration area, develop and maintain knowledge of
the site’s ecology, history, flora and fauna, outreach strategies, and
planning elements related to management goals.
Hire, train and supervise two full-time interns. Provide
regular evaluation and feedback.
Develop programming and run regular service-learning programs
for local school groups at stewardship sites.
Plan and facilitate volunteer drop-in program. Responsibilities
include outreach and retention, group scheduling, volunteer recognition
and facilitation of workdays.
Provide assistance to weekly (Wednesday) work day at Redwood
Creek Native Plant Nursery.
Coordinate and lead educational walks and talks, and oversee
creation of rotating bulletin board displays at selected sites.
Develop, edit and produce bi-monthly newsletter, and write
weekly email updates, and maintain a web presence.
Engage park visitors on site, communicate about park issues and
educate the public about volunteer and educational opportunities.
Collect volunteer hours, data to support fundraising efforts,
and maintain volunteer database.
Drive 15-passenger van and be responsible for all passenger
safety and supervision during transport.
Attend regular staff meetings.
When appropriate, attend professional conferences and present
reports and presentations about programs and activities.
Develop a cooperative working relationship with other internal
and external volunteer programs, staff and partners.
Qualifications -- This position requires unique experience and
abilities, including:
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, communicate and motivate
volunteers and youth.
• Experience as a volunteer or in volunteer management, enthusiasm for
fostering a community-based stewardship program and a desire to reach
new audiences.
• Experience and/or knowledge in the management of natural resources
(familiarity with ecology, and restoration highly desirable).
• Strong organizational and group management skills.
• Enjoy working outdoors in all kinds of weather and site conditions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Friendly, welcoming and outgoing personality.
• Ability and desire to work as part of a team on complex projects and
programs.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.
• Computer proficiency in writing and basic computer skills. Familiarity
with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and general database applications
(Photoshop a plus).
• Ability to obtain a Class B License (requires a valid California
Driver’s license and excellent driving record).
• This position requires a Tuesday-Saturday schedule to accommodate
volunteer programs as well as occasional overnight trips. Frequent
local travel will be necessary (vehicle provided).
Compensation/Benefits: This is a 40 hour per week, one-year, benefited
position with a possibility of renewal. Job location is Marin County,
California.
Applications will be considered immediately. Please send or e-mail
resumes with cover letter to Monica Stafford, Park Stewardship Program;
Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy; Fort Mason, Bldg. 201; San
Francisco, CA 94123. mstaf-@parksconservancy.org. Applications
accepted until position is filled. Desired start date is October/
November 2009.
We believe our staff should reflect the diversity of our community. All
qualified applicants encouraged to apply.
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