Program and Volunteer Coordinator

Position Description

Background

Eagle Eye Institute is a nonprofit organization based in Western Massachusetts, with a focus in Gateway cities such as Holyoke and Springfield. Our purpose is to offer learning programs/opportunities for all youth - especially those with barriers to nature access - to experience wellbeing, belonging, and empowerment through a relationship with nature.  Our vision is a world at peace, where all people live in harmony with themselves, others and the earth.

Position Summary

This is an hourly, hybrid position currently at 30 hours average per week with the possibility of adding additional hours in the future.  Candidates must reside in the western MA region.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and evaluate programs, in conjunction with other staff, to achieve the goals and objectives in our 3-year strategic plan,  and ensure that programs are high-quality, safe, sustainable and deeply aligned with our purpose and vision.
• Forge and maintain partnerships with government, non-government organizations, colleges, youth development organizations and schools while developing and recruiting strong community support and volunteers in relation to program development and implementation.
• Support our Americorps Member with coordinating all logistical aspects of our programs, including activities such as recruiting youth and youth groups; running pre-program visits; assisting program partners with transportation options; recruiting volunteer instructors; managing pre- and post-program surveys and other aspects of evaluation; equipment logistics; scheduling field trips; planning lessons and curriculum, etc.
• Represent Eagle Eye Institute at a local, state, and regional level at conferences, tabling events and meetings as needed.
• Coordinate with other staff in recruiting, training and supervising volunteers to ensure that their work is aligned with our purpose, vision and program goals and that they are supported in their relationship with Eagle Eye.
• Document programs with photographs and video, create slideshows and video presentations to share with specific audiences, and work with our social media consultant to distribute these
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Director (or designee) as needed.

Skills and Qualifications

Required: 

• Education and/or lived experience equivalent to an Associate’s Degree in outdoor/environmental education and/or youth development related fields with at least two years of experience, including community organizing, advocacy and other youth and environmental activities
• Demonstrated commitment to social and environmental justice and the value of time in nature
• Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate complex events effectively
• Ability to be a productive and positive member of a team
• Experience with social media 
• Familiarity with Google Workplace and other common computer applications
• Transportation to be able to regularly attend events at MountainStar Forest in Peru, MA and other program and partner sites in western MA

Desired: 

• Education and/or lived experience equivalent to an Bachelor’s Degree in outdoor/environmental education and/or youth development related fields with at least four years of experience, including community organizing, advocacy and other youth and environmental activities
• Personal experience and skills involving youth from historically marginalized and underrepresented communities
• Familiarity with Spanish language

Supervision

The Program and Volunteer Coordinator is supervised directly by the Executive Director

Terms and Compensation

The Program and Volunteer Coordinator is an hourly, average 30 hour-per-week position that offers a competitive hourly rate and benefits package. The position is based in Holyoke, MA, and requires a regular presence at MountainStar Forest with some travel within Massachusetts.  Candidate must reside in the western MA region.

Eagle Eye Institute is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without discrimination to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. Eagle Eye is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in our hiring and employment practices. We encourage applicants who are underrepresented in the outdoors based on race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, ability, age, gender identity or sexual orientation.