Position Description 10/24/2011
Title: Tulsa Garden Center Volunteer Coordinator
Status: Permanent, 30 hours per week, Wednesday through Saturday (some nights or weekends), salaried $18,720.00 annually ($12/hr), $250/mo toward health insurance payment.
Supervisor: Executive Director
Primary Responsibilities:
Solicits new volunteers and represents the Tulsa Garden Center at Volunteer fairs.
Recruits and manages volunteers for Garden Center and ensures volunteers are provided with information about specific duties.
Expand and work with
Gift Shop Volunteers
Library Volunteers
Linnaeus Teaching Garden Volunteers
Special Event Volunteers
Act as clearinghouse for all volunteer information.
Develops and implements volunteer appreciation.
Maintain volunteer database.
Manage Gift Shop volunteers and assist with inventory and organization.
Schedule group tours and schedule docents to conduct them.
Other duties as assigned.
Must work as a team-player in a coordinated effort with other members of the group, striving for a common goal.
Requirements: B.A. degree desirable; ability to plan and carry out programs; solve problems effectively; ability to speak and write effectively; ability to speak in front of large groups; keep records and prepare reports; analyze budget and finance; ability to work with members and the public in order to achieve job objectives. Computer proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
Physical Requirements: Arm and hand dexterity enough to use a keyboard and telephone; frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, up to 50 pounds; may be subject to walking, standing, sitting, reaching, balancing, bending, kneeling, crawling, handling, feeling, climbing, smelling, and twisting; and vision, speech, and hearing sufficient to perform the primary responsibilities.
