Deadline: Open until filled.

This position is responsible for recruiting, orienting and placing volunteers for all TreePeople programs and support departments, with an emphasis on creating, supporting and retaining volunteer leaders. Helping to support and train TreePeople staff to effectively utilize and retain volunteers.

TreePeople's mission is to inspire, engage and support people to take personal responsibility for the urban environment, making it safe, healthy, fun and sustainable and to share the process as a model for the world.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
* Serving as the first contact with all volunteers and potential volunteer leaders, matching them with the most appropriate TreePeople opportunities and leadership training programs.
* Developing and maintaining the volunteer section of the database and website including data entry and generation of reports.
* Developing and maintaining the volunteer registration system for all volunteer events and activities.
* Recruiting and placing office and park volunteers and working directly with volunteers at weekend plantings and tree care events.
Recruiting new volunteers from across Los Angeles County to lead and assist all TreePeople programs and support departments through various volunteer websites and organizations.
* Producing a monthly E -Volunteer News and Calendar of Events.
* Answering and returning calls on the volunteer information line and general volunteer emails.

SECONDARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
* Increasing TreePeople's ability to utilize and retain volunteers through the training and support of TreePeople staff.
* Answering questions from park visitors to yurt village.
* Planning an annual volunteer awards and recognition event.
* Nominating and recognizing volunteers through community recognition events.
* Teaching the Planting Supervisor class at the bimonthly Community Greening
* Workshop along with a planting supervisor volunteer.
* Assist the forestry department in facilitating events by attending site visits and event planning meetings, coordinating the volunteer registration and attend events as a planning supervisor and a Volunteer and Community Engagement representative when appropriate.
* Other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
* Computer skills- Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Internet
* Experience in managing volunteers and volunteer program preferred.
* Must be detail-oriented
* Strong administrative skills: planning and organizing
* Excellent communication and people skills: listening, one-on-one conversation, public speaking, writing.
* Spanish speaking a plus
* Available to work Tuesday through Saturday schedule with occasional evening and Sundays.

APPLICATION
Please email resume, cover letter, and salary history to Jodi Toubes, Sr. Manager, Human Resources.

Related Resources:
TreePeople- Volunteer Manager