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Job Description
Job Posting End Date - Applications will no longer be accepted starting
04-21-2026
Job Summary
Salary:
$17 per hour
Job Description
Harry P. Leu Gardens is seeking a friendly, flexible, and organized Community Engagement Coordinator to lead our volunteer team and cultivate meaningful connections throughout the community. This role guides outreach initiatives, strengthens partnerships, and supports engaging educational events that invite new and returning audiences into the Gardens. The ideal candidate is a relationship-focused professional who thrives on collaboration and takes pride in creating experiences that feel purposeful, inclusive, and well executed. The Community Engagement Coordinator leads initiatives that strengthen relationships between Harry P. Leu Gardens and the broader community. This position oversees the volunteer program, community outreach efforts, strategic partnerships, and select educational events. The Coordinator plays a central role in cultivating meaningful connections and ensuring that the Gardens remains a welcoming and mission-driven resource for diverse audiences.
Key Responsibilities- Volunteer Program Management - Recruit, onboard, and train volunteers to support garden operations, educational programs, events, and horticulture. Coordinate volunteer scheduling and assignments to meet organizational needs. Maintain accurate volunteer records and recognition initiatives.
- Community Partner Communications - Develop and sustain relationships with community organizations and foster meaningful partnerships.
- Organize Educational Events - Support the planning and implementation of educational programs and public-facing events. Collaborate with internal departments to ensure events are mission-aligned, well-promoted, and effectively staffed.
- Community Outreach - Represent Harry P. Leu Gardens at outreach opportunities such as community events and meetings. Develop outreach programs designed to deliver nature-focused activities to a diverse audience.
- Strategic Communication & Administration - Evaluate program outcomes and community impacts to inform future initiatives.
- Deliver Educational Programming - Work with the rest of the Education Team to deliver tours, adult workshops, and student552 classes. Assist other internal teams with a variety of tasks as needed.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience in volunteer coordination or community engagement is preferred.
- Experience in a cultural institution, public garden, museum, or nonprofit organization is preferred.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail.
- Knowledge of volunteer management systems and community engagement strategies.
- Team-oriented and dependable, with a flexible and positive attitude.
- Event planning and program evaluation experience.
- Passion for community service, environmental education, and mission-driven work.
- Ability to work in all weather conditions. Approximately 85% of daily shifts are indoors, approximately 15% of shifts are outdoors. The percentages can change at any time depending on the needs of the operation.
- Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs. Background check required. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
THIS IS A PART_TIME_POSITION WITH NO GUARANTEE OF A CERTAIN NUMBER OF HOURS AND NO BENEFITS. THIS POSITION INVOLVES WORKING ON A TEMP/SEASONAL CONTRACT WHICH CAN BE RENEWED ANNUALLY BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND BUSINESS NEEED.
Important: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407.246.2062.
If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:- Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
- Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
- Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or
- Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.
- Volunteer Program Management - Recruit, onboard, and train volunteers to support garden operations, educational programs, events, and horticulture. Coordinate volunteer scheduling and assignments to meet organizational needs. Maintain accurate volunteer records and recognition initiatives.
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