Volunteer Program Coordinator

Job Requisition : 52263

Opening Date: 01/14/2026

Closing Date: 01/28/2026

Agency: Department of Human Services

Class

Title:

VOLUNTEER SERVICES COORD III - 48483

Skill Option: None

Bilingual Option: Spanish

Salary: Anticipated Salary $5,928-$8,493/month ($71,136-$101,916/year) + bilingual pay

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME

Merit Comp Code:

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

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The Division of Family and Community Services is seeking to hire a Volunteer Program Coordinator to perform professional consultative and coordinative functions for the volunteerism programs in the Cook and Northern regions. This position partners with organizations across the state to identify volunteer opportunities and recruit volunteers. It also consultsand advises local governments and communities regarding the organization, development and integration of volunteer resources that meet the goals of the Volunteer Program;

assists in developing volunteer resources by organizing and scheduling workshops and training; establishes and maintains effective working relationships with community leaders in the assigned geographical area to recruit, plan and utilize community volunteer resources; travels to plan and conduct special events such as the Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards, National Service Projects, and other recognition events for volunteer programs; and assists in development of policies, regulations, methods, and standards for volunteer services programs.

• Serves as the Volunteer Program Coordinator and performs professional consultative and coordinative functions for the volunteerism programs in the Cook and Northern regions.
• Assists in developing volunteer resources by organizing and scheduling workshops and training.
• Utilizes social media platforms to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community leaders in the assigned geographical area to recruit, plan and utilize community volunteer resources.
• Travels to plan and conduct special events such as Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards, National Service Projects, etc. for the Volunteer Program.
• Assists in development of policies, regulations, methods, and standards for the Volunteer Program services.
• Translates materials/procedures into…