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VISTA Volunteer Coordinator – Lookout Mountain Conservancy

Location of Service: Chattanooga-Lookout Mountain Conservancy

Office Address: 3085 Broad St., Chattanooga, TN 37408

Mailing Address: PO Box 76, Lookout Mountain, TN 37350

POSITION SUMMARY:

Goal of the Project:

The Volunteer Coordinator VISTA will build LMC’s capacity for conservation and education that serves impoverished communities historically impacted by environmental injustices by developing a sustainable volunteer recruitment and management system for LMC.

• Assess the current volunteer recruitment and management systems
• Refine or develop standards and procedures for recruiting, engaging, and stewarding volunteers
• Write volunteer task descriptions
• Set up outreach systems and build partnerships with community organizations
• Coordinate volunteer events and activities
• Develop targeted marketing materials to spread the word about LMC’s volunteer opportunities

The VISTA member in this position will have the opportunity to gain the following skills/credentials:

• Analytical and critical thinking
• Collaboration
• Networking
• Marketing
• Social media strategies and design
• Event planning

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 18+ years and high school diploma/GED
• Technical knowledge related to:
  • Microsoft Office
  • Google Workspace
  • Creating/Developing social media content
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work independently
• Work in a creative team structure
• Work in a small office setting in close proximity to other staff or people
• Sit at a computer for long periods of time, climb stairs, and carry up to 50 pounds

COMMITMENT AND COMPENSATION:

Program: VISTA

Organization: Lookout Mountain Conservancy

Organization Type: Non-profit

Term Length: 12 months

Average Hours: Full-time, 35-40 hours/week

Focus: Capacity Building – Conservation, Education, Recreation

Populations Served: All

Core Activities: Volunteer Recruitment and Development, Community Outreach, Social Media, Event Coordination

Service Environment: Both indoor and outdoor

Living Allowance: $22,881

Education Award: $6,895 (or $1,800 cash stipend at end of service)

Relocation Benefit: up to $750 (if moving >50 miles)

Other Benefits: AmeriCorps Healthcare Allowance or Benefit Plan, AmeriCorps Childcare Benefit, Non-competitive eligibility upon completion of service

Equity and Inclusion: Lookout Mountain Conservancy (LMC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will take action to ensure that members and employees are treated equally without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender, romantic/sexual orientation, age, handicap, cultural or religious convictions. LMC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation at any point in the recruitment/employment process.