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The Volunteer Specialist Lead is an AmeriCorps position with EarthCorps. This position serves as part of the Community and Volunteer Engagement Program and assists in all aspects of volunteer organization, coordination, and community engagement events. \u00a0<\/p>\n
This position provides a mix of field experience along with office experience. The amount of time spent outdoors or in the office fluctuates throughout the year. Events and busier periods may be sporadic throughout the year. Field service includes onsite leadership of volunteers of all ages, plant removal, native plant installation, facilitating outdoor educational activities, maintaining tools and equipment, and completing additional non-volunteer field projects with other ECV team members. Office tasks include planning volunteer events, maintaining systems, and designing\/implementing outreach activities for various audiences. \u00a0<\/p>\n
This position reports to the Community & Volunteer Senior Manager. The Volunteer Specialist Lead serves closely with the Partnerships and Program Directors. EarthCorps Volunteer (ECV) Specialists will participate fully in an orientation as well as designated retreats, workshops, and trainings throughout the year. All applicants must meet the requirements to become an AmeriCorps member and abide by AmeriCorps policies. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO BE CONSIDERED.<\/span><\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/static.workforcenow.adp.com\/cccustom\/Client\/Recruitment\/ac_state_logo_wa_blue_9d2ef31a-7e99-4c2b-8736-b8fdd6304a77_c1faa5ee-7880-4185-b255-413b8e1e0628.png\")
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\u00a0<\/h2>\n
ECV Leadership & Delegation:<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0Team leading provides individuals with an opportunity to experience a peer leadership model as they serve on restoration projects alongside ECV team members. ECV team leaders receive an orientation that prepares them to teach and coach members on their ECV team. Mentoring others in restoration strengthens skills in communication, delegation, team building and interpersonal support.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n- Motivates,\u00a0<\/span>directs<\/span>\u00a0and coordinates\u00a0<\/span>the<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>ECV<\/span>\u00a0team<\/span>\u00a0of young adults in a structured program of service, restoration, and training.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
- Coaches the\u00a0<\/span>ECV team<\/span>\u00a0to achieve quality results, monitors safety and efficiency of\u00a0<\/span>ECV\u00a0<\/span>team<\/span>\u00a0work<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
- Encourages\u00a0<\/span>ECV team<\/span>\u00a0morale and fosters teamwork amongst corps members.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
- \u00a0Clarifies the standards of behavior, policies, and internal procedures of\u00a0<\/span>EarthCorps<\/span>\u00a0and ensures adherence to program goals and mission, including attendance policies and proper implementation of team planning, maintenance, and routine procedures.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
- Independently manage tasks and projects, taking initiative to drive them to completion. While training is provided, the role requires a proactive approach and the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
- Take\u00a0<\/span>accountability and responsibility for assigned projects, ensuring they are completed accurately, on time, and to\u00a0<\/span>a high\u00a0<\/span>standard.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
- Leads by example while serving alongside\u00a0<\/span>team members and other\u00a0<\/span>EarthCorps<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>crews<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
- Serves\u00a0<\/span>closely with the Community & Volunteer Manager to help organize team schedules, planning,<\/span>\u00a0delegation,<\/span>\u00a0and related projects.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Project Coordination and Implementation<\/h2>\n\n- Serves as onsite liaison between agency partners, project managers and volunteers<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
- Support\u00a0<\/span>a<\/span>nd lead high quality, safe, and educational volunteer events every Saturday and some\u00a0<\/span>weekdays.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
- Mentor, guide<\/span>, and inspire\u00a0<\/span>EarthCorps<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>volunt<\/span>eers<\/span>\u00a0o<\/span>f all ages.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
- Support team projects and programs like youth internships for students under 18.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
- Assist<\/span>\u00a0project managers with the coordination of<\/span>\u00a0volunteer events, field projects,\u00a0<\/span>site restoration planning,<\/span>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>documentation of\u00a0<\/span>service<\/span>\u00a0completed.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
- Assist<\/span>\u00a0with volunteer recruitment activities such as<\/span>\u00a0hosting information tables and posting fliers<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
- Maintain\u00a0<\/span>EarthCorps<\/span>\u00a0Volunteer Program materials, tools & vehicles.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
- Serves as on-site project leader for\u00a0<\/span>EarthCorps<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
- Complete<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>non-volunteer<\/span>\u00a0restoration<\/span>\u00a0projects as needed by the organization<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Outreach<\/h2>\n\n- Connect community partners,\u00a0<\/span>volunteers<\/span>\u00a0and youth in South King County communities via promotion of events, educational tabling<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0and speakin<\/span>g events, social media,\u00a0<\/span>and other methods as appropriate<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
- Promote\u00a0<\/span>EarthCorps<\/span>\u00a0volunteer opportunities in South King County, with focused attention on the\u00a0<\/span>communities<\/span>\u00a0closest to project sites<\/span>. \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
- Develop post event follow up communications to share, encouraging volunteers to continue participation in community events<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Communication<\/h2>\n\n- Strive\u00a0<\/span>for professional, clear,\u00a0<\/span>timely<\/span>\u00a0and open communication\u00a0<\/span>amongst<\/span>\u00a0team members,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>staff<\/span>\u00a0and corps participants<\/span>
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