Education and Volunteer Coordinator - Part Time

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, environmental sciences, or a related field 
• Minimum 1 year of experience in program development.
• General knowledge of Alabama’s K-12 programs and teaching requirements
• General knowledge of Alabama college/university and adult education programs

PREFERRED QUALIFICAITONS

• Prior classroom teaching experience 
• Knowledge of community resources and organizations.
• Experience in Volunteer coordination

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement educational programs and workshops in alignment with the city’s missions and objectives.
• Create educational materials and resources for various target audiences, such as students, community members, and volunteers.
• Assist in developing short-range and long-range plans for educational programs.
• Coordinate development, updates and revisions to all educational program materials.
• Oversee summer camps at Aldridge Gardens and other city venues.
• Coordinate with various groups and lead field trips at Aldridge Gardens and other city venues.

• Develop and execute strategies for recruiting and retaining volunteers.
• Establish and maintain relationships with potential volunteer sources, including schools, universities, community organizations, and local businesses.
• Coordinate volunteer orientations and training sessions.

• Act as a conduit for volunteers and city events such as SEC Baseball, Arbor Day, Celebrate Hoover and other city events/programming.
• Assign and manage volunteer tasks, ensuring their efforts are effectively utilized.
• Provide ongoing support and supervision to volunteers, helping them meet their goals and objectives.
• Foster a positive and inclusive volunteer community.

• Collaborate with schools, community groups, and other stakeholders to promote educational initiatives and engage the community.
• Attend relevant events and meetings to represent the City of Hoover and share information about volunteer opportunities and educational programs.

• Develop and implement methods for assessing the impact and effectiveness of educational programs and volunteer efforts.
• Gather feedback from volunteers, educators, and program participants to make continuous improvements.

• Maintain accurate records of volunteer data, educational program materials, and progress reports.
• Generate regular reports for internal and external stakeholders