Volunteer and Partnership Coordinator Apprentice

Position Description

The Volunteer and Partnership Coordinator Apprentice supports the planning, coordination, and evaluation of volunteer programs across Land Between the Lakes facilities and events. This apprenticeship provides hands-on experience in volunteer management, data tracking, program support, outreach, and project leadership while building practical skills for a career in conservation, nonprofit work, or public lands management.

Key Responsibilities

Volunteer Data & Program Support

• Assist with recording and organizing volunteer data, including participation metrics such as hours, age, gender, region, interests, and motivations
• Build and maintain volunteer binders and resource materials for facilities including the Nature Station and Homeplace
• Support evaluation of volunteer engagement and participation trends

Program & Event Assistance

• Assist with volunteer-supported programs and events, including shoreline cleanups, Alternative Spring Break, Bugle Corps activities, and special events
• Help with event planning, logistics, volunteer check-in, and coordination
• Assist with tool organization and basic tool maintenance for volunteer projects
• Support Bugle Corps dinners and volunteer appreciation efforts

Outreach & Recruitment

• Assist with outreach events and volunteer recruitment efforts
• Create social media content highlighting volunteer projects, stewardship efforts, and engagement opportunities
• Learn many skills in resource management through exposure to multiple programs (approximately one day per week dedicated to learning from other departments or partner programs)

Capstone Project

• Develop, recruit for, lead, and evaluate one capstone volunteer project from planning through completion
• Coordinate volunteers, materials, and logistics for the project
• Document outcomes and lessons learned
• Create a final presentation and written review summarizing the apprenticeship experience, capstone project, and key takeaways

Requirements

• Completion of a 4-year degree in Communication, Nonprofit Leadership, Biology, Earth Sciences, Sustainability, Agriculture, Marketing, or similar
• Strong Interpersonal Skills and a desire to work with people
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions, around wildlife, biting insects, and other outdoor hazards

Time Commitment

• Schedule to be determined; includes regular program support, outreach events, and one day per week focused on learning from other programs or departments
• Approx. 40 hours per week
• Some weekends and holidays (excluding Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years) 
• Start date is flexible