Position Description

The Volunteer and Partnership Coordinator Apprentice supports the planning, coordination, and evaluation of volunteer programs across Land Between the Lakes facilities and events. This apprenticeship provides hands-on experience in volunteer management, data tracking, program support, outreach, and project leadership while building practical skills for a career in conservation, nonprofit work, or public lands management.

Key Responsibilities

Volunteer Data & Program Support

• Assist with recording and organizing volunteer data, including participation metrics such as hours, age, gender, region, interests, and motivations
• Build and maintain volunteer binders and resource materials for facilities including the Nature Station and Homeplace
• Support evaluation of volunteer engagement and participation trends

Program & Event Assistance

• Assist with volunteer-supported programs and events, including shoreline cleanups, Alternative Spring Break, Bugle Corps activities, and special events
• Help with event planning, logistics, volunteer check-in, and coordination
• Assist with tool organization and basic tool maintenance for volunteer projects
• Support Bugle Corps dinners and volunteer appreciation efforts

Outreach & Recruitment

• Assist with outreach events and volunteer recruitment efforts
• Create social media content highlighting volunteer projects, stewardship efforts, and engagement opportunities
• Learn many skills in resource management through exposure to multiple programs (approximately one day per week dedicated to learning from other departments or partner programs)

Capstone Project

• Develop, recruit for, lead, and evaluate one capstone volunteer project from planning through completion
• Coordinate volunteers, materials, and logistics for the project
• Document outcomes and lessons learned
• Create a final presentation and written review summarizing the apprenticeship experience, capstone project, and key takeaways

Requirements

• Completion of a 4-year degree in Communication, Nonprofit Leadership, Biology, Earth Sciences, Sustainability, Agriculture, Marketing, or similar
• Strong Interpersonal Skills and a desire to work with people
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions, around wildlife, biting insects, and other outdoor hazards

Time Commitment

• Schedule to be determined; includes regular program support, outreach events, and one day per week focused on learning from other programs or departments
• Approx. 40 hours per week
• Some weekends and holidays (excluding Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years) 
• Start date is flexible