Natural Resources Volunteer Coordinator

Overview

The Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a motivated, community-minded Volunteer Coordinator to support the Natural Resources and Park Maintenance teams. This role engages residents, stewarding Saint Paul’s regional and neighborhood parks, and building strong community partnerships through volunteerism.

This is a full-time position with a regular schedule of Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with occasional evenings or weekends planned in advance for special events.

• Recruit Volunteers: Develop and carry out strategies to attract and recruit community volunteers.
• Plan and Lead Volunteer Events: Organize and oversee volunteer activities in parks and natural areas, ranging from large stewardship days to smaller, ongoing volunteer opportunities, and serve as the primary on-site contact to ensure volunteers are supported and informed.
• Supervise and Support Volunteers: Create volunteer schedules, assign tasks, and supervise volunteers while providing coaching and support to ensure safe, successful volunteer service.
• Manage Records and Systems: Maintain accurate volunteer records and track participation, hours, assignments, and training using multiple volunteer management systems, including Cervis, Volgistics, and Excel.
• Community Engagement & Communications: Build and maintain relationships with community organizations and partners, including creating outreach materials, event promotions, and communications—to engage diverse community members.

For more information and essential functions, see the project description for the Parks and Recreation role.

• Five years of experience in volunteer coordination, community engagement, natural resources or environmental programs, event planning, education, horticulture, stewardship programs, or related work involving public-facing coordination and communication.
• Degrees in Natural Resources, Environmental Studies, Horticulture, Biology, Event Management, Public Administration, Communications, Marketing, Business Administration or a related field may substitute for work experience as follows:
  Associate Degree - 2 years;
  Bachelor’s Degree - 4 years.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License or equivalent out-of-state driver's license.

We offer competitive wages and a variety of benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions, and paid vacation and sick time.

The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. Our workforce should reflect the diverse city we serve. We encourage you to apply as we seek the best candidate for this job.

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Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.

Selection Process: Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers may interview or hire anyone from the list. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.

Pre-Employment Screening: This position requires a driver’s license check and a background check which may include criminal history and employment history, as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer if qualifying based on education.

Human Resources Contact Information: Michelle LeBow at ;
Email: michelle.lebow

The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.

Veteran’s Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. More information is available through the city.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Working Title: Natural Resources Volunteer Coordinator
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Project Manager Parks and Recreation