School Community Volunteer Coordinator

School Community Volunteer Coordinator (Part‑Time)

Headwaters School is seeking a part‑time School Community Volunteer Coordinator for the 2026‑2027 academic year. This role is 20 hours per week, Monday‑through‑Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends, and begins in June 2026.

• Serve as primary liaison to the Parents Volunteer Community (PVC), attending meetings on each campus and fostering a strong, collaborative partnership.
• Recruit, train, and support parent volunteers to serve as PVC representatives, Admission Ambassadors, and advocates for the Annual Fund.
• Oversee volunteer coordination for signature events, including the 25th Anniversary celebrations, Fall Fest, Open Houses, and Promavera (Fundraising Gala).
• Support parent and caregiver volunteer leadership, committees, and events.
• Conduct outreach to new families and emerging prospects to introduce them to the culture of volunteerism and giving at Headwaters School.
• Provide guidance and support to align the Parent Volunteer Community’s fundraising efforts with institutional priorities and Advancement goals.
• Maintain a visible, relationship‑centered presence within the parent community.
• Create opportunities for parent and caregiver community building.
• Strengthen retention through relationship‑building initiatives.
• Partner with Development & Communications on marketing and outreach.
• Support the overall Advancement efforts of the school as part of the Advancement team.
• Attend school events, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Development, Senior Director of Finance and Advancement, or Head of School.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years of relevant experience, including at least 2 years working in nonprofit settings with demonstrated success in volunteer coordination.
• Commitment to Headwaters’ culture, vision, and mission.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and project‑management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a service‑oriented approach to working with volunteers, colleagues, and students.
• Sound judgment, reliability, self‑awareness, and a commitment to ethical decision‑making.
• Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends as required, with occasional travel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and proactive, with a desire to improve systems and relationships.
• Proficiency in Asana, Google Suite, Microsoft Suite; donor database experience a plus.

This is a part‑time, 12‑month salaried exempt position. Compensation is competitive for the greater Austin area. The school offers generous paid time off, a 401(k) retirement plan, ongoing professional support and continuing education opportunities, and a unique working environment where feedback is shared and received.

Headwaters School welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. As a 501(c)(3) non‑profit school, Headwaters provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local anti‑discrimination law. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

All Employees are responsible for complying with the School’s equal employment opportunity policy.