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Position Summary

Join the Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge team as we work to become a trusted community asset, reflective of the entire community, that is collaborative in pursuit of our conservation mission.TheVolunteer Coordinatorwill work with Refuge staff, volunteers, and partners to improve and expand Refuge volunteer programs, including ensuring that refuge volunteer programs are inclusive and accessible tovariouscommunities.

Schedule

August 17, 2026 -August 7, 2027 (51 weeks)

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Recruit, orient, and train volunteers, communicate with new and existing Refuge volunteers about volunteer opportunities, including through quarterly newslettersorganize volunteer recognition events, and manage thevolunteer database.Current volunteer projects include habitat improvement, wildlife monitoring, environmental education, visitor services, maintenance, and more.
• Lead the reorganization and ongoing improvement of the database, scheduling, and tracking infrastructure to improve efficiency and deepen understanding of volunteer hours, interests, availability, and engagement
• Collaborate with partners for volunteer recruitment and management.
• Coordinateindividual and group volunteer projects.
• Work with community partners toidentifyand co-design on- and off-site stewardship activities that address refuge and community priorities.
• Identifybarriers that limit access to volunteer engagement and retention, then implement solutions to dismantle those barriers.
• Participate in other refuge visitor services projects, including:
• Helpingleadevents at the refuge and in the community.
• Conducting community outreach and engagement.
• Engaging with refuge visitors, at the visitor center and elsewhere, to provide a safe and welcoming experience and to ensure understanding of refuge regulations.
• Helping develop, coordinate, and implement site or issue specific outreach and communication.
• Share ideas and new perspectives for decision making of refuge facilities and amenities

Marginal Duties

• Draft short social media posts
• Weekly drive through the refuge to inspect amenities and enhance the visitor experience.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 - 30 years old, inclusive, or veterans aged 35 or younger, at the start of the position.
• Available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for 51 weeks. Position requires some evening and weekend work.
• Valid driver's license andgood drivingrecord. Drive government vehicle asrequiredfor position.
• Interns must undergo a government background check if selected.

Preferred Qualifications

Theidealcandidate for these positions is someone who:

• Is bilingualSpanish-English.
• Is passionate about nature and about connecting marginalized communities with outdoor recreation opportunities and resources.
• Is able, with instruction, to teach environmental education and interpretation programs and coordinate a volunteer program.
• Is able toconnect with diverse audiences.
• Is open-minded and willing to learn.
• Is good at networking and creating partnerships.
• Has strong written and oral communication skills.
• Has strong organizational skills.
• Is comfortable and capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Is a creative problem solver.
• Has community outreach or engagement experience.
• Has experience working with adults and children in outdoor settings.
• Has knowledge of social media platforms and video editing programs.
• Has excellent customer/visitor service skills.
• Comfortable with public speaking to a wide range of groupsizes
• Shows patience and understanding for volunteers with varying needs.
• Is able towork outside in all weather conditions.

Hours

40 per week, occasionaleveningsand weekends

Living Accommodations

Housingisavailable (though notrequired) on-site in a shared refuge bunkhouse. Each individual placement will have a single bedroom in this 3-bedroom, 1-bath house. You willlikely sharethe house with others. The house is at the refuge maintenance area, and is a 3-mile drive, or1.5-milehike or bike ride from refuge headquarters where you will serve.

Compensation

• $600* weekly living allowance (paid bi-weekly)
• $1,100* to/from travel allowance(paid during first pay period)
• $1,500 Duty Related Travel or Member Expense reimbursement funding (Receiptrequired)
• Monthly Health Insurance (Optional)
• All Weather Uniform (provided by SCA &Arborwear)
• Eligible for the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority upon successful completion of position (640hrs minimum service)

*All allowances subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes

ThisSCAPositionisauthorizedunderthePublicLandCorpsAuthority.Allparticipantsmustbebetweentheagesof16and30,inclusive,orveteransaged35oryounger,atthestartoftheposition.ParticipantsmustalsobeacitizenornationaloftheUnitedStatesorlawfulpermanentresidentalienoftheUnitedStates.HoursservedcanbeappliedtowardthePublicLandCorps(PLC)hiringauthority.Formoreinformation:www.fws.gov/internships/public-land-corps

Personal Vehicle Information

Requiredfor access to basic amenities.

Additional Benefits

• Defensive Driving Training
• First Aid/CPR
• AmeriCorps: May be eligible, but subject to award availability

Equal Opportunity Statement

SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members. SCA is committed tomaintaininga work atmosphere in which people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles may grow personally and professionally. The Student Conservation Association, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.