Volunteer Programs Manager: Grow Impact & Community

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santa barbara botanic gardenCalifornia (MO)

Social and Community Service Managers Zoos and Botanical Gardens

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About the role

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden seeks a Manager of Volunteer Programs to oversee every aspect of the Garden's volunteer efforts in Santa Barbara, CA. This full-time exempt role will recruit, train, place, and schedule volunteers, coordinating with staff and ensuring compliance with background checks and policies. The MVP will foster diverse, mission-aligned experiences, manage records, provide reporting, and lead recognition events.

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