Recruits volunteers and docents for The State Botanical Garden through personal contacts with individuals, clubs, organizations, private and civic groups.

Develops news media announcements and other recruitment information aids such as brochures, newsletters, and fliers.

Provides initial orientation, screening and training; develops and implements training programs.

Coordinates with department heads to match volunteers with needs of The Garden.

Develops and handles volunteer/docent work schedules and assignments.

Develops materials, manuals, and resource information for volunteer staff.

Maintains records on volunteers and docents time contributed to The Garden.

Develops appreciation and incentive programs for members of the volunteer staff.

Assists Visitor Center Manager in operation, management and staffing of the Visitor Center/Conservatory, including weekend and night work.

Assists in scheduling, designing, planning, developing, staging and staffing special programs and events.

Participates in promotional and public relations activities at The Garden.

Performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of the techniques and methods involved in planning, organizing and coordinating recruitment and training programs for volunteers and docents.

Considerable knowledge of available resources within the organizational unit, the university, and the community.

Ability to plan and organize a variety of programs for groups of various sizes.

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of people.