Summary

The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for creating and sustaining a robust volunteer network for all the programs at DUG. This involves coordination of volunteer/corporate workdays throughout the year and administrative support for DUG community gardens as well as managing volunteer requests for DUG programs and events.

Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

DUG is seeking a full-time Volunteer Coordinator who is passionate about creating spaces of community impact around food forests, gardening, community-building, sustainability, food justice, and climate action.

This position reports to the Director of Partnerships

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

● Volunteer Coordination (50%)

○ Recruit and onboard community-based volunteers for events, programs, and tasks

○ Connect volunteers to opportunities that match their skills and interests

○ Communicate volunteer activity details and logistics to volunteers, staff, and partners

● Corporate Workday Coordination (30%)

○ Coordinate workday volunteer events for corporate partner and sponsor groups for team building paid opportunities

○ Provide logistical and on-site support for corporate workdays and special events with more than 10 volunteers (e.g., check in, snacks, swag, instructions)

○ Occasionally take lead role for volunteer workdays

○ Follow up to engage with corporate groups to dig deeper with DUG including support for volunteer matching programs

● Volunteer Administrative Duties (20%)

○ Manage the DUG Volunteer Portal on Galaxy Digital

○ Train Garden Leaders on the Galaxy Digital platform so they can plan their own volunteer events

○ Maintain database of volunteer information and skills

○ Track volunteer hours for reporting

○ Responsible for follow up for all events and activities with thank yous, photos, and future opportunities for involvement with the organization

Benefits

COMPENSATION + BENEFITS

Starting compensation range is $55,058 – $60,527. This is a full-time non-exempt, fully benefited position based on experience and skill set. Benefits include paid holidays, vacation, and other personal time off, as well as generous employer-sponsored health and dental insurance plans, and a Simple IRA match.

DUG offers professional learning opportunities in horticulture, urban agriculture, food access. health & wellness, climate action, community garden building & education, community garden establishment, and support for school gardens. There is potential for opportunities for advancement within Denver Urban Gardens as our programming expands.

How to Apply

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@dug.org with ‘Volunteer Coordinator’ in the subject line. In your cover letter, please address the following questions: