Community Volunteer Specialist

Community Volunteer Specialist

Salary

$23.77 - $28.22 Hourly

Location

Parks & Rec Admin, Boise, ID

Job Type

Full Time Regular

Job Number

23 -07702

Department

Parks & Recreation

Opening Date

08/21/2026

Closing Date

9/4/2026 12:00 PM Mountain

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Summary Statement

The Community Volunteer Specialist offers the opportunity to make a visible impact on Boise's parks, the Boise River, Greenbelt and surrounding natural areas through habitat restoration, environmental education and community engagement. You'll lead volunteer and education programs that bring youth, families and community members together to enhance riparian and pollinator habitats and care for Boise's natural spaces. It's a great opportunity for someone who enjoys connecting people with nature while turning environmental stewardship goals into meaningful community experiences.

Required Knowledge, Experience, or Training:

• Bachelors Degree in environmental education, environmental studies, education, natural resources management or related field and
• 2 years of professional education experience leading youth and adults
• or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education.

Licensing And Other Requirements

• Valid state-issued drivers license.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be able to pass:

• City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
• Driving Record Check

Why the City of Boise?

The benefits are real and among the best in the Treasure Valley:

• Zero-cost premium medical coverage for you and your family
• PERSI retirement plus employer-matched 401(k)/457b
• 10 hours vacation/month (grows with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and 8 hours sick leave/month
• 10 weeks paid parental leave
• $500 annual wellbeing incentive
• Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass
• Basic life and long-term disability insurance at no cost

Essential Functions

Handles moderately complex issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff. Provides team support and training, as needed.

Leads the management program for the Boise River, Greenbelt and surrounding riparian areas. Provides technical support to implement program goals, coordinates habitat enhancement projects, and engages community volunteers. Partners with internal teams to integrate restoration education and volunteer opportunities. Oversees invasive species removal and identifies budget and resource needs.

Plans and delivers volunteer and education programs for youth, adults and families. Collaborates with the Community Volunteer Coordinator and partners to align goals with departmental and city initiatives. Designs and promotes mission-based activities, including community science opportunities, and evaluates programs for quality and relevance.

Develops and updates curriculum, event-based lessons, community programs, volunteer offerings and presentations to meet the changing needs of a variety of audiences. Develops lesson and event schedules and coordinates with partner organizations to ensure excellent delivery and service. Trains and supervises volunteers to ensure the successful and safe completion of service opportunities.

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Requirements

Additional Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Knowledge of:

• environmental studies, including physical, chemical and biological sciences;
• landscape design and maintenance related to pollinator habitats;
• riparian habitat restoration and enhancement techniques; and
• budget, contract and grant management.

Ability to:

• develop and implement large scale education programs targeted to diverse audiences;
• conduct a gap analysis and provide solutions to identified problems;
• respectfully interact with coworkers, internal and external partners, the general public and members of the media;
• safely and effectively lead groups of all ages in volunteer projects in a varied weather conditions and terrain;
• communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; and
• perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.

Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• Masters Degree in education, communications, science or related field and four years of professional education experience leading youth and adults.
• Experience in teaching, group facilitation, public speaking, formal training in an environmental degree program and the ability and willingness to interact and engage a variety of stakeholders and children of all ages.
• Experience managing volunteers.
• Experience in project management and development in a related position.

Working Conditions

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently lifting/carrying up to 20 pounds and occasionally lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds. Also, the employee is occasionally pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds and rarely pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds. The noise level is occasionally moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, climb and balance. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment

The work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather conditions, extreme temperatures and in wet and humid conditions. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position. Will use cordless tools, weed eaters, push mowers, weed burners and chain saws in removing invasive species on the Greenbelt.

This position works: evenings and weekends to accommodate volunteer schedules.

Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.

Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.

Healthcare:

• ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family
• Low-cost dental and vision options
• Post-employment health savings account

Retirement and Investment Plans:

• Required participation in PERSI Base Plan retirement benefits with standard employee and City contribution rates
• 401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match
• 457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match

WellBeing Program:

• Up to $500 cash per year for participants
• Alternative transportation incentives

Paid Leave - City employees receive generous paid leave:

• 10 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City
• 12 paid holidays every year
• 8 hours of sick leave per month
• 10 weeks Parental Leave

Life & Long Term Disability:

• Basic Life insurance at no cost to you
• Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you

Other optional benefits:

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Supplemental Disability Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free local bus pass
• Corporate discount programs
• AFLAC
• Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues

Please visit our website for further details mybenefits.cityofboise.org

01

Do you possess a valid state-issued drivers license?

• Yes, I have a valid state-issued drivers license.
• No, I do not currently have a valid drivers license.

02

Which best describes your experience presenting information, facilitating activities, or providing education to groups?

• No related experience
• Limited experience assisting with presentations or group activities
• Regularly present or facilitate for small groups
• Regularly present or facilitate for groups of varying sizes and audiences
• Extensive experience developing and delivering presentations, educational programs, or facilitated activities for diverse audiences

03

Which best describes your experience coordinating projects, programs, or events involving multiple tasks, timelines, resources, and/or partners?

• No related experience
• Assisted others with project or event coordination
• Independently coordinated smaller projects, programs, or events
• Coordinated multiple or moderately complex projects involving partners, schedules, and resources
• Led complex projects or programs involving multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and resource or budget considerations

04

Please describe an example of a project, program, event, or initiative you coordinated. In your response, explain your role, how you organized the work, how you communicated with or led others, and the outcome.

Required Question

Employer City of Boise

Address 625 W Idaho St

Boise, Idaho, 83702

Website http://www.cityofboise.org