Volunteer Coordinator Needed!!!

The Anne Arundel County Forestry Board sponsors the Anne Arundel Weed Resistance, a community of volunteers committed to reducing invasive plant species in our forests.  Tracts of forest land throughout the County are being negatively affected by invasive plant species that are degrading habitat and destroying the advanced regeneration necessary for the forests to thrive and be sustainable.

The Anne Arundel Weed Resistance is seeking a volunteer coordinator in a seasonal capacity to coordinate and recruit volunteers for the 2022 season from March through August of 2022.  The volunteer coordinator will be responsible for recruitment, training and coordination of volunteers that help to remove invasive plants from the forests of our county.  The coordinator will also be responsible for maintaining records, and the website and Facebook pages of the organization.  The coordinator will represent the program at Invasive Species meetings as needed.  Applicants should have a degree in the biological sciences and\or Environmental Science, with knowledge of websites, word processing and spreadsheets.  Applicants should have their own transportation.

This is a contractual position with no benefits.  Mileage and equipment needed for the job will be provided.   This position will be 40 hours per week with weekends included as needed with flexible hours.  Salary is $20.00 per hour.

To Apply for this position, send a cover letter and resume by email to

 

annearundelwr@gmail.com

 

Deadline for applying for this job is February 18, 2022.