Volunteer Engagement Supervisor-Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Categories Administrator, Advocate, Communications Officer, Development Officer, Grant Specialist, Human Relations Officer
Expires Feb 08, 2025
Description
Are you a passionate leader ready to make a lasting impact? Join us at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, where our dedicated volunteers are the heart of our mission. We are seeking a dynamic leader to serve as a Volunteer Engagement Supervisor and empower our volunteers to create meaningful change within our non-profit organization.
In this role, you will oversee every aspect of our volunteer program, from recruiting and training to inspiring and recognizing. The program oversees a diverse group of volunteers, interns, and externs including ZooTeen! participants and group volunteers on seasonal rotations.
You are an experienced leader with at least three years of nurturing a thriving team that feels valued and motivated. You have experience in a similar role to managing a team of coordinators to collaborate across the organization, ensuring our unpaid team members receive the support and training for fulfilling experiences. This position adapts to ever-changing needs in a fast-paced environment to foster a culture of growth, learning, and collaboration to strengthen our organization and enhance our community connections.
Qualifications
Do you have... Three (3) years of experience in Team Management experience in volunteer program management, human resource or a related field? Two (2) years of experience in a similar role demonstrating the ability to execute strategies, analyze data, report on performance, and successfully recruit and engage volunteers through community outreach, partnerships with schools and corporations, and online platforms? Two (2) years of experience, to manage large-scale group efforts with strong organizational and logistical planning capabilities? Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related software? Working knowledge of Applicant Tracking systems? Proficient with volunteer management software and data tracking tools? PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to consistently remain on your feet for 6-8 hours on shift. Ability to consistently speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and communications. Ability to consistently remain on your feet for prolonged periods of time. Manual dexterity for standing, reaching, flexibility, and body movement for bending crouching, walking, kneeling, stoop, bend, lift, kneel, crawl, climb, jump, dig and prolonged standing. Auditory ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, two-way radio, and face-to-face interactions. Ability to work outdoors and indoors under all environmental conditions and temperatures. Ability to transport and move items up to 50 pounds occasionally, without difficulty. Ability to ascend/ descend ladders, steps, and uneven terrain, while maintaining body equilibrium while performing various jobs. Ability to access and navigate each department at the organization on foot, including any construction sites. Visual and auditory acuity appropriate for safety and discern differences in documents. Exceptional visual acuity is required, along with the ability to communicate, comprehend and decipher/hear information accurately, using a two-way radio. Inclusion, diversity, and equality as a value Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens embraces diversity in a meaningful way and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of a person's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, sex, age, religion, creed, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, weight, or height. EOE / DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
How to Apply
www.jacksonvillezoo.org/careers
Company/Organization
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
http://www.jacksonvillezoo.org