Full-Time
Natural Resources Volunteer Coordinator
at
City of Saint Paul
Available Openings: 1
Posted Date: January 7, 2026
Industry: Accounting, Government
Pay Type: Salary
Compensation: $30.69 - $41.54
Education Level: N/A
E-Verify:
Yes
Criminal Background: Case-by-Case Review
Description
The Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a motivated, community-minded Volunteer Coordinator to support the Natural Resources and Park Maintenance teams. This role plays a key part in engaging residents, stewarding Saint Paul’s regional and neighborhood parks, and building strong community partnerships through volunteerism.
This is a full-time position a regular schedule of Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with occasional evenings or weekends planned in advance for special events.
Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.
Responsibilities
- Recruit Volunteers: Develop and carry out strategies to attract and recruit community volunteers.
- Plan and Lead Volunteer Events: Organize and oversee volunteer activities in parks and natural areas, ranging from large stewardship days to smaller, ongoing volunteer opportunities, and serve as the primary on-site contact to ensure volunteers are supported and informed.
- Supervise and Support Volunteers: Create volunteer schedules, assign tasks, and supervise volunteers while providing coaching and support to ensure safe, successful volunteer service.
- Manage Records and Systems: Maintain accurate volunteer records and track participation, hours, assignments, and training using multiple volunteer management systems, including Cervis, Volgistics, and Excel.
- Community Engagement & Communications: Build and maintain relationships with community organizations and partners, including creating outreach materials, event promotions, and communications—to engage diverse community members.
Qualifications
- Five years of experience in volunteer coordination, community engagement, natural resources or environmental programs, event planning, education, horticulture, stewardship programs, or related work involving public-facing coordination and communication.
- Degrees in Natural Resources, Environmental Studies, Horticulture, Biology, Event Management, Public Administration, Communications, Marketing, Business Administration or a related degree may be substituted for work experience as follows: Associate Degree - 2 years Bachelor’s Degree - 4 years
- Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License or equivalent out-of-state driver's license.
City of Saint Paul
25 W 4th St
Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota 55102
US
Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota 55102
US
Transit:
On bus line, On the Green Line
