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

Educational Program Development:

• 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.

Volunteer Recruitment:

• 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.

Volunteer Coordination:

• 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.

Community Engagement:

• 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.

Program Evaluation:

• 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.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Maintain accurate records of volunteer data, educational program materials, and progress reports.

• Generate regular reports for internal and external stakeholders.