Adopt-a-Park: Phoenix North Mountain - Project Coordinator

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***This is a Volunteer Position**

Adopt-a-Park: North Mountain - Project Coordinator

AZSA Mission
To create and support cutting-edge, project-based sustainability solutions in Arizona

Vision and Mission - Conservation Priority

• Vision: Provide access to open space for all, particularly those without the adequate means to access natural areas across Arizona.
• Mission: Support native ecosystems, maintain and restore our desert habitats, protect biological diversity, and inspire youth to engage in responsible outdoor recreation within Arizona parks and preserves.

Objectives - Adopt-a-Park: North Mountain Project
AZSA adopted North Mountain Preserve in North Phoenix three years ago as part of AZSA’s Adopt-a-Park Program. We have built and maintained great relationships with the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation department that works in that area of the city. By working to maintain a clean and beautiful North Mountain Preserve in Phoenix we are promoting sustainable communities and providing valuable outdoor spaces for native plants and animals and supporting the well-being of those living within the community.

Role Purpose

• Preserve and protect our parks and park ecosystems
• Support native plants and animals in parks through invasive species monitoring and removal
• Maintain the beauty of our parks for community members to enjoy
• Provide opportunities for environmental education and public outreach through our events and projects as added value for our volunteers

Responsibilities

• Park Clean Ups at North Mountain Preserve (Currently Bi-monthly)
  • Before Clean Ups
    • Confirm date and location with City contacts
    • Reach out to new and existing contacts to recruit volunteers
    • Ensure that we have all the necessary supplies for the cleanup
    • Order tools from the Phoenix Community ToolBank, if needed, and pick up the day before the cleanup
  • During Clean Ups
    • Give an introduction of the park and AZSA to all volunteers, and include a safety briefing
    • Take pictures or make sure we have a designated person in charge of photos
    • Interact with volunteers to talk more about AZSA, answer questions, and make sure everyone is having fun!
  • After Clean Ups
    • Send out thank you emails to strategic groups present
    • Email a summary to the Parks contacts with # of volunteers, names, and specific groups present
    • Share pictures and a summary of the event with AZSA’s Marketing and Communications team for social media
      Ideal Skill Set

• Availability on the weekends
• Experience in environmental science, conservation, sustainability, and/or ecological restoration
• Experience managing volunteers (large and small groups)
• Experience running in-person events
• Sincere commitment to work collaboratively with all constituent groups, including staff, board members, volunteers, donors, program participants, and other supporters

Time commitment: Approximately 5-10 Hours Per Week

To apply for this volunteer opportunity email your cover letter and resume/cv to hr.volunteer@azsustainabilityalliance.com

Learn more about us!
https://www.azsustainabilityalliance.com/