The Destinations Volunteer Coordinator position is a part-time, non-benefited position, 24 hours per week, available year round. This position is responsible for a wide variety of support duties relating to the volunteer management of AMC's destination-based Information Volunteers and Volunteer Naturalists. Volunteers provide critical support in supplementing the efforts of staff during peak periods throughout our North Country destinations fulfilling the public service mission of the AMC. Information Volunteers provide detailed information to visitors regarding trail conditions, appropriate gear, planning a trip, safety in the mountains, weather and snow conditions, and natural history information. Volunteer Naturalists provide natural or cultural history information and programs and answer natural history and other questions from the public. This position reports to the White Mountains Facilities Director and is based at the Pinkham Notch Visitor Center.
Responsibilities
- Regularly communicate with volunteers regarding available volunteer opportunities, events, and AMC news.
- Arrange volunteer coverage to fulfill the needs of 15 different AMC destinations.
- Maintain volunteer databases, updating volunteer information and entering service reports
- Recruit, interview, accept, and train new volunteers
- Complete year-end reports and volunteer hour tallies
- Update volunteer materials at year end and set up of systems for the new year
- Coordinate, plan, and lead trainings, special events, and other projects as needed
- Work with a volunteer steering committee and staff to propose and implement program improvements.
Employment Qualifications
- Self motivated and reliable
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Previous volunteer or volunteer management experience desirable
- Ability to manage simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work well in a professional work environment and when interacting with the public
- Proficient computer skills: database management, spreadsheets, word processing, fax, copier
- Familiarity and interest in the environmental issues, trails, and backcountry recreation in the White Mountain area is desirable
- Physical Abilities required: work is performed in a standard office setting. Ability to travel safely in the backcountry in all weather conditions is preferred.
To Reply
Please send cover letter, resume, and three professional references to:
Chris Thayer, White Mountain Facilities Director cthayer@outdoors.org
or mail to:
Appalachian Mountain Club
PO Box 298 Gorham, NH 03581
No phone calls please. This position will remain open until filled. Employment will begin as soon as possible.
The Appalachian Mountain Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace.
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