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Reports To: Executive Director
Employment Status: Full-time
Salary: Full time salary commensurate with experience; excellent benefits

Summary:
The Volunteer Manager portion of responsibilities manages all aspects of the Arboretum's volunteer program, including recruitment, training, scheduling and retention of volunteers. In addition, the Program Management duties will include creative and administrative oversight for all adult educational programs. The Volunteer & Programs Manager will work with the Arboretum team to develop and implement new program offerings as well as recruit volunteers to help administer the programs. The Volunteer & Programs Manager works closely with all members of the Arboretum team. This position will normally work 40 hour/wk but will be expected to vary those hours to meet the needs of the Arboretum. Some evening and weekends will be required.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

• Recruit, interview and place applicants for volunteer work at the Arboretum
• Work with Communications Director to publicize opportunities for volunteers
• Conduct and arrange for volunteer orientation and training
• Create a volunteer database
• Coordinate all volunteer activity for both education and conservation staff
• Develop and manage volunteer policies, procedures, and standards of volunteer service
• Coordinate large volunteer events, such as corporate work days
• Organize and participate in volunteer recognition programs ands special events
• Develop/maintain relationships w/ other organizations such as Junior League of Houston and Volunteer Houston
• Provide ongoing support for volunteers
• Act as a single point of contact for communications between staff and volunteers
• Create and distribute various communications related to volunteer news and facilitate distribution of information
• Grow the current volunteer group from 200 active members to 300
• Implement a volunteer recognition program

Program Manager Responsibilities:

• Plan, execute and finalize all adult programs including coordination with instructors and 3rd party contractors
• Communicate with instructors and maintain instructor payment schedule
• Provide supervision on site when programs are taking place
• Manage day to day activities of programs, which involves creating and managing program content and initiatives
• Participate in planning, developing, evaluating, and implementing successful programs
• Evaluate program offerings and instructors
• Work with the Marketing/PR staff and consultants to create promotional material and increase traffic to programs
  

Qualifications:

• A bachelors degree
• At least 4 years experience in management or supervisory role in a non-profit environment
• Experience working with and managing volunteers required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Self-motivated, resourceful and excellent interpersonal skills
• Outstanding communicator, both orally and in writing
• Innovative thinking and flexibility is critically important
• Thorough, organized and detail-oriented approach to work
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Excellent people skills

To Apply: Send resume, cover letter to:
Deborah Markey
Executive Director
dmarkey@houstonarboretum.org

Deadline: None, Position Open Until Filled.

Position Purpose
The Assistant Director will assist individuals and groups of students with identifying appropriate service abroad programs. He/she will also advise students regarding safety and security, group leadership, emergency protocols, and fundraising. He/she will work with other student-life offices on campus that also engage students participating in international programs. Additionally, he/she will process all associated financial transactions and travel envelopes.


Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• 43% - Advise and counsel students on all aspects of service abroad opportunities. Primary programmatic focus will be on the Loewenstern Fellowships and Rice Developing World Student's Scholarship, but will also assist with other programs located in the Center for Civic Engagement that include international experiences.
• 12% - Conduct site visits to review programs and gather up-to-date information about program partners and local environment in which the students serve and live. Summarize visits and make recommendations to the director based on observations and interactions.
• 10% - Develop and manage an approval process for service abroad providers, encompassing both individual and group experiences.
• 10% - Financial oversight of programs, including processing of financial transactions, TEBM envelopes, grant applications/support, and travel advances.
• 10% - Collaborate with staff from all units within the Center for Civic Engagement and develop consistent training and advisement protocols for students serving abroad.
• 5% - Develop, plan, and implement pre-departure orientations specific to service abroad programs to be held twice each semester.
• 5% - Assist student organizations and other groups with the recruitment and selection of group leaders and provide appropriate training throughout the academic year.
• 5% - Other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree; one year of experience in international education with a college/university or service abroad program provider; experience living, studying, or serving abroad. See on-line application for substitution of experience and a listing of preferred education and experience.

About the University:
Located in Houston, Texas, Rice University was chartered in 1890 as the Rice Institute; the first class entered in 1912. Today, Rice enrolls about 3500 undergraduate and 2300 graduate students from all U.S. states and more than 70 countries. Rice has consistently ranked among the top 15 research universities, as reported in annual rankings by U.S. News & World Report. Compared to other top echelon private institutions, Rice has one of the lowest tuition rates in the country and is often recognized as one of the best education values in the country. Rice is characterized by its small size, exceptionally gifted students, acclaimed research and scholarship, financial stability, and its campus of uncommon beauty. Visit http://www.rice.edu for more information about the University.

The Community Involvement Center, part of the university's Center for Civic Engagement, was established in 1995 as the center for community service programming at Rice University and strives to develop a culture of service within the University, advocating community service and social responsibility. Several programs are available offering opportunities for immersive service experiences in Houston, around the United States, and throughout Latin America and Asia. The offices also currently advises several student-run service organizations, including the Rice Student Volunteer Program (RSVP), established in 1985. The Community Involvement Center offers an extensive database of volunteer opportunities; a volunteer and literacy resource library; a bi-weekly e-mail newsletter containing information on volunteer, internship, and employment opportunities; three Outreach Days per year; a volunteer and career fair; and several programs which involve students, faculty, and staff in local, national, and international service. For more information about the Community Involvement Center, visit our web page at http://cic.rice.edu.

Application procedure:
Application review begins immediately and continues until Wednesday, November 30, 20011 with an anticipated start date of Monday, January 9, 2012. Hiring salary is $23,660, with an excellent benefits package. Rice University is an EEO/AA employer. More information about the position is available and applications are accepted only through the on-line system at:

http://jobs.rice.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=53029