Alberta nature, environment & conservation jobs

Hiring: Volunteer Coordinator (paid, part-time)
Organization: Save Our Slopes
Location: Remote / Hybrid (Preference for candidates in Alberta)

Hours: ~10-15 hours per week
Compensation: $25-30/hour depending on experience
Start Date: ASAP

Application Deadline: February 9, 2025, or sooner. This role is urgent to sustain momentum — please apply promptly, even if your application isn’t perfect. Passion and commitment matter most.

About Save Our Slopes

Save Our Slopes is a grassroots movement dedicated to protecting the Eastern Slopes from threats to the natural environment. We engage communities, advocate for policy change, and lead restoration efforts. With an outpouring of support from volunteers, we are looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to help turn interest into action.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized, people-oriented Volunteer Coordinator to manage our growing volunteer program. This role will engage new volunteers, coordinate activities, and ensure ongoing participation, playing a crucial role in mobilizing our community to protect Alberta’s landscapes.

This part-time, flexible position (10-15 hours per week) is ideal for someone passionate about grassroots organizing, environmental advocacy, and community building.

Responsibilities

Phase 1: Interest & Engagement

• Send welcome emails and track volunteer sign-ups.
• Create and manage the volunteer interest form to categorize engagement levels.
• Schedule monthly volunteer orientation calls and follow up with attendees.
• Manage the volunteer database (Airtable or Google Sheets) to track participation.

Phase 2: Orientation & First Engagement

• Host virtual or in-person onboarding events (1-2 per month).
• Assign volunteers into appropriate teams (outreach, policy, restoration, etc.).
• Match volunteers with specific tasks or leadership roles based on skills and interests.
• Follow up with new volunteers to ensure engagement.

Phase 3: Ongoing Engagement & Growth

• Maintain a volunteer chat group (Slack, WhatsApp, etc.) for real-time engagement.
• Coordinate volunteer shifts for events, protests, restoration days, or outreach efforts.
• Track volunteer participation and celebrate milestones (recognition, shoutouts, gifts).
• Send bi-weekly email updates with upcoming actions, training, and success stories.

Phase 4: Leadership Development & Retention

• Identify and train volunteer leaders to take on more responsibility.
• Develop simple training materials for onboarding and leadership development.
• Conduct exit surveys and re-engagement efforts for inactive volunteers.
• Plan monthly check-in calls with engaged volunteers to keep momentum.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Strong in interpersonal skills and enjoys engaging with volunteers.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of managing volunteer data and communication.
• Passionate about environmental advocacy and community-driven movements.
• Self-motivated and proactive, able to work independently and suggest improvements.
• Tech-savvy or willing to learn, with experience or interest in using Google Suite, email automation, and Airtable (or other tracking tools).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with community organizing or grassroots campaigns.
• Familiarity with social media and online advocacy.
• Experience managing volunteers, teams, or event logistics.

Estimated Weekly Hours by Phase

10 - 15 Hours Weekly

Why Join Us?

• Contribute to meaningful environmental protection efforts.
• Work with passionate volunteers and grassroots leaders.
• Flexible hours and remote work.
• Gain experience in nonprofit volunteer coordination, advocacy, and community organizing.

How to Apply

To apply, please send:

1. A brief cover letter explaining why you are interested in this role. As part of your application, please include a short description of your favorite place in nature—a landscape, trail, or ecosystem you feel deeply connected to and want to protect. Applications without this personal reflection will not be considered.

2. Your resume (or a brief summary of your relevant experience).

3. Any relevant examples of past work, such as community organizing, social media campaigns, volunteer coordination, or other experience that demonstrates your ability to engage and mobilize people.

Send applications to: volunteer@landloversnetwork.ca

Deadline: February 9, 2025, or sooner. This role is urgent to sustain momentum — please apply promptly, even if your application isn’t perfect. Passion and commitment matter most.

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We look forward to hearing from you. Let’s work together to protect our slopes.