Sempervirens Fund Ambassador

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As the Sempervirens Fund Ambassador, you have greater responsibility than a core volunteer, playing a key role in leading community engagement and volunteer coordination efforts. Tasks may include but are not limited to: preparing event booths, reporting on metrics, serving as the primary spokesperson for Sempervirens Fund at engagement opportunities, educating the public about our organization and the importance of redwoods, and leading and coordinating volunteers. We encourage all ambassadors to take a collaborative approach, by sharing strategies and insights to improve volunteer experiences and shape public perception of Sempervirens Fund.

This position plays a key role in advocating for the protection of Santa Cruz Mountain habitats and sharing our story. Community support is vital to our mission, and this role contributes to achieving our engagement goals through activities such as event planning, tabling, donor hikes, stewardship projects, and volunteer coordination.

As the Sempervirens Fund Ambassador, you could:
* Serve as the on-site lead and coordinator for volunteers at in-person events.
* Develop educational materials and creative engagement ideas.
* Set up booths at public experiences and engage local communities.
* Lead hikes and participate in stewardship activities.
* Collaborate with the Community Engagement Manager on outreach initiatives.
* Report on volunteer feedback and event metrics.

This volunteer opportunity may be right for you if you:
* Are knowledgeable about Redwoods and the Santa Cruz mountains and enjoy sharing your
enthusiasm for the outdoors.
* Enjoy meeting new people and creating a positive, connected experience between volunteers
and the organization.
* Have strong coordination and project management skills.
* Are customer service oriented.
* Have a creative mindset and enjoy designing materials.
* Hold a valid driver's license.
* Enjoy hiking on trails and uneven terrain.

Other Details:

Location:
Work locations will vary depending on the nature of the work. Expect to periodically work remote, at Sempervirens Fund Mountain View office, Sempervirens private property, and events in the Santa Cruz or San Francisco Bay Area region.

Your Team:
Robbie Brown, Community Engagement Manager
Sempervirens Fund Volunteers
Sempervirens Fund Development Team
Sempervirens Land & Stewardship Team

Time commitment:
Variations depending on projects, expect around 2 hours per event for preparation, 6 hours on-site for each in-person event, an estimated 8 - 10 hours monthly at the most. This is an ongoing and year-round position.