Volunteer Manager

Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy
Title:
Volunteer Manager
Type of Position:
Full-time, Exempt
Reports to:
Director of Development

The Greenway Conservancy, the non-profit responsible for the management and care of The Greenway, is seeking a highly motivated and reliable individual to join our team as the Volunteer Manager. The Volunteer Manager will oversee our volunteer program, which offers opportunities for individuals, corporate groups, students, and other community groups to experience hands‑on learning while they assist us with park care and organizational stewardship.

The Conservancy welcomes over 500 volunteers annually to assist with planting and landscape care, programmatic support, ecological data collection, and park cleaning. Additionally, the Volunteer Manager will foster new and strengthen existing relationships with individuals and organizations through tours and speaking engagements with Conservancy staff. As the Conservancy begins implementing its new strategic plan, we are seeking a candidate motivated by the opportunity to expand and innovate the volunteer programs, deepening volunteers’ roles as stewards of the park and strengthening their connection to the Conservancy’s mission and impact.

The Greenway Conservancy is committed to providing a park environment that is welcoming to racially, culturally, and economically diverse residents and visitors. You can read more about our mission, vision, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion on our website.

• Assure high-quality, engaging, and innovative experiences for volunteers resulting in a beneficial contribution to The Greenway and The Conservancy.
• Oversee relationships with individual volunteers, corporate groups, local universities, and other volunteer partners, providing excellent customer service.
• Collaborate with all departments, especially Horticulture and Maintenance, to develop group and individual volunteer opportunities, providing communication, coordination, and staff support. Periodically assess volunteer fee structure for corporate projects.
• Collaborate with the Institutional Giving Manager on corporate relations, including identifying volunteer partners that are strong prospects for additional forms of support.
• Foster relationships with volunteers and staff to properly match recruited volunteers to appropriate projects.
• Recruit volunteers and organize volunteer work plans for Conservancy events including fundraising events, festivals and other family events, and public art events.
• Plan volunteer engagement and recognition events, such as annual appreciation picnics, park tours with staff, and volunteer training.
• Market all volunteer programs, gather photographs and stories, and manage volunteer stewardship pieces including monthly volunteer newsletters, social media posts, and website pages.
• Implement a system for routine feedback from volunteers and staff about programming experience. Work with staff to proactively address feedback and improve program outcomes throughout the season.
• Manage budgets, prepare invoices, and draft agreements for volunteer programs, Greenway tours, and other Greenway engagements. Track payment schedules for outstanding invoices and monitor budgets for the volunteer program, and tour-related activities.
• Organize and oversee Greenway tours, working with staff to plan tours for the general public and donors, as well as accommodate private tour requests.

The Greenway Conservancy invites and encourages minority group members, veterans, disabled individuals, women, and people of all gender identities to apply.

• Minimum of 3 years experience working at or studying in a related field, including nonprofit programming, environmental studies, public parks/gardens, volunteer management, or fundraising.
• Proven track record of:
  • working with a diverse range of audiences and organizations;
  • effective collaboration and communication across departments/teams
  • multi-tasking and prioritization
  • working independently and proactively
• Demonstrated skill in creative problem-solving, can-do attitude, and excellent people-skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.…