About the Organization

Northern Virginia Bird Alliance (NVBA) is a chapter of National Audubon Society. Our mission is to engage all Northern Virginia communities in enjoying, conserving, and restoring nature for the benefit of birds, other wildlife, and people. We advance our mission through educational programs, citizen science, and advocacy initiatives. We envision a world where people, wildlife, and their habitats thrive.

Description

The Volunteer Coordinator will play a critical role assisting with planning, recruiting, and implementing various volunteer programs and projects for NVBC. This position is also an opportunity to learn more about birds and wildlife, connect with other people who share a passion for nature, and utilize a range of skills to make an impact in our community.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Implement and manage the use of NVBA’s Better Impact volunteer management system that will identify volunteer opportunities, and facilitate recruitment, volunteer assignments, training, scheduling and reminders, communications, record-keeping, feedback, and reporting.
• Work with Board Committees and partners (e.g., libraries, parks) to develop volunteer opportunities and events, and use Better Impact to manage the activities.
• Serve as a point of contact for volunteers. Communicate with interested volunteers, collect information about their interests and abilities, and match them with opportunities that best utilize their skills. Check in with volunteers regularly, relay any concerns to Board leadership.
• Organize volunteer orientations and training, both online and in-person. 
• Create a system to keep materials (e.g., printed material, tablecloths, binoculars) for volunteers organized and available.
• Attend program meetings and support other NVBA Committee chairs/coordinators doing volunteer-related programs and field trips.
• Support outreach events as needed and as time and established NVBA priorities allow.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience managing people or volunteers (2 years minimum).
• Strong organizational and time management skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with and support for principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Warm and welcoming demeanor aligned with a customer-service orientation and excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to think creatively, take initiative, and work as part of a team and across multiple Board Committees.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, as well as Google apps and Zoom, and a willingness to learn about other programs or databases as needed
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma/GED.
• U.S. Citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Willingness to work some Saturdays, Sundays, and/or evenings.
• Reliable transportation (Transportation to volunteer event sites other than the main office will be reimbursed).

Preferred but not required qualifications

• Personal interest in birds, bird watching, and/or nature conservation.
• Higher Education in a related field.
• Experience with engaging volunteers in environmental events, and/or fundraising.
• Experience with Better Impact or similar management system.
• Experience working in a culture of public service and/or philanthropy.
• Bilingual ability in Spanish and English.
• Social media experience.