Volunteer Coordinator

The North Carolina Arboretum is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to lead and elevate a dynamic, community-driven program through strong communication, thoughtful administration, and skilled relationship management. This role serves as the connective tissue between departments, volunteers, and the broader public—balancing detailed coordination, clear processes, and day-to-day engagement with a diverse and passionate volunteer corps. Equal parts organizer, communicator, and relationship-builder, the Volunteer Coordinator ensures the program runs smoothly while creating a positive, well-supported experience for everyone involved.

Here, volunteers are at the heart of everything we do—bringing energy, expertise, and a deep sense of community to our gardens, programs, and guest experiences. Mission achievement is best served by the active participation of engaged citizens, and we are proud to foster a culture where volunteers contribute meaningfully across all areas of the organization.

The hiring salary will be between $40,000 and $48,000, depending upon experience.

Aligning with the Volunteer Policy, the Coordinator will use the Arboretum’s mission and business needs as a guide for the recruitment, selection and placement of volunteers throughout the campus and will maintain all library assets. The Coordinator develops and maintains collaborative work relationships with volunteers, visitors to the Arboretum and staff. In conjunction with Arboretum leadership, the Coordinator will be responsible for setting and maintaining the strategic direction of the volunteer program in alignment and support of the mission and vision of the organization. As the leader of the volunteer program, this role will be responsible for collaborating with staff to develop effective volunteer opportunities, oversee volunteer recruitment, placement and orientation and foster relationships between employees and volunteers. It will serve as a consultant and advisor to supervisors and volunteers on all aspects of the volunteer program, develop volunteer recognition program and events, maintain volunteer communications, develop and maintain program and volunteer records, reports and statistics and administer the volunteer program budget.

Full benefits offered by the University of North Carolina System and the State of North Carolina.