POSITION TITLE: Outreach Manager

POSTING DATE: April 12,2024

ANTICIPATED START DATE: May 20, 2024

POSITION REPORTS TO: Deputy Director

POSITIONS THAT REPORT TO THIS POSITION: No staff; multiple volunteers

FLSA STATUS: Full-time, non-exempt

NO. OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40

Schedule: Wednesday-Sunday

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $37-42K

ORGANIZATION AND POSITION SUMMARY:

Glen Helen is the legacy of Hugh Taylor Birch, who, in 1929, donated a wooded

valley to Antioch College in memory of his daughter, Helen, with the hope that it

would be forever preserved. Through our history, Glen Helen has played a lead role

in shaping the ecological literacy of our visitors, our community, and the region. It is

home to the first residential environmental learning facility in the Midwest and Ohio’s

original facility for education and rehabilitation of birds of prey. Within our borders,

we shelter a National Natural Landmark and nearly two miles of the State and

National Scenic Little Miami River. As a private nature preserve, Glen Helen depends

on the support of individuals to maintain the preserve and its exciting and varied

programs. In September 2020, the Glen Helen Association, which had for 60 years

served as a supporting organization to Glen Helen, purchased the preserve and

assumed all responsibilities for its ongoing operations.

The Outreach Manager coordinates public-facing activities and volunteer-driven efforts.

Specific areas of responsibility include coordination of volunteers, and working with

volunteers to fulfill organizational needs related to external communications,

membership recruitment and retention, merchandising, public programs, and public

facilities. The Outreach Manager manages the Nature Shop with volunteer support and

oversees the Glen’s publications.

This is a full-time position with weekend responsibilities. The regular schedule for this

position is Wednesday-Sunday.

Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply including persons from historically

marginalized communities or from groups underrepresented in the nonprofit, natural

resources field.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Volunteer Coordination

● Actively recruit, train & match volunteers to areas across the organization

● Supervise & communicate with volunteers, including mentorship and recognition

● Maintain ongoing schedules and records of volunteers' work

● Prepare codes of conduct and operating procedures for volunteers

Nature Shop Management

● Coordinate merchandising activities, including budgeting, inventory

management, volunteer staffing for the Glen Helen Nature Shop, cultivating and

maintaining retail partnerships, and developing online sales and fulfillment

Publications & Outreach

● Create and fulfill, through staff and volunteer scheduling and supervision, a

regular schedule of open hours for Glen Helen’s public-facing facilities such as

the Trailside Museum and the Vernet Ecological Center

● Work with the Admin Team to Coordinate Glen Helen Association membership

outreach

● Coordinate production and dissemination of Glen Helen’s public messaging and

publications, including the quarterly magazine, annual report, brochures,

quarterly calendar of public events, social media posting schedule, and annual

wall calendar

● Represent and promote the Glen at public and outreach events

Other Duties

● Participate on collaborative committees

● Participate in staff functions, including preparing periodic reports and attending

meetings

● Additional duties and responsibilities as agreed upon

QUALIFICATIONS:

● Experience coordinating groups or teams, including guiding others towards a

common goal.

● Experience in preparing clear and engaging communications for various

audiences.

● Demonstrated ability to plan and execute projects effectively, ensuring all

aspects are completed accurately.

● Solid technological skills and willingness to learn new software applications.

● Passion for Glen Helen's mission and our conservation and education work.

● Experience in environmental nonprofits is valuable, but not required.

● Experience in customer-facing roles is an asset.

SKILLS:

● Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to communicate

effectively and diplomatically with a wide range of audiences

● Ability to troubleshoot challenges with patience and creativity

● Willingness to regularly work weekends, and periodically work evenings

● Ability to thrive in a small, growing organization

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

● Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related field

● Valid driver’s license

● BCI/FBI background check required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

● Ability to communicate verbally and digitally with staff and public

● Ability to work in an office environment

● Ability to move up and down stairs

● Ability to move 10-20 pounds

BENEFITS:

● Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA)

● Dental and Vision Plan

● Paid time off per year including four weeks vacation, 1 week sick leave, and

twelve paid holidays.

● Individual Retirement Account (after 1 year of employment)

● Wellness Center Membership

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Every weekend

Ability to Relocate:

• Yellow Springs, OH 45387: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person