Volunteer Program Manager

Volunteer Program Manager

Mesa USD 4 Community Partnerships – Mesa, Arizona. Open in Google Maps

Job : 5716700

Final date to receive applications: May 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: May 15, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Employment Type: Full‑time

Base Salary: $62,827.00

Class/Calendar: C53, 12 months

Benefits: Vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance

Performance Pay: Available annually

New Hire

Experience:

1% of the base rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to ten‑year maximum

New Hire

Education:

1% of the base rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

The Volunteer Program Manager oversees the volunteer program in Mesa Public Schools, particularly with adults aged 50+ who mentor and tutor young students to improve reading skills. The position conducts site visits to observe tutors and students, maintains and replenishes tutoring inventory, reviews session logs for accuracy, monitors tutoring sessions, communicates with school liaison regarding any student‑related concerns, and handles data collection and entry with attendance logs, timesheets, student session data and volunteer hours.

The role supports session coordination through scheduling and serving as a substitute tutor when needed. Communication and relationship management are key, serving as a liaison between tutors, school staff and program teams. The manager also organizes and hosts community partner and volunteer recruitment efforts, and provides required training in the tutoring model to support tutors and ensure fidelity.

• Oversee the volunteer program, primarily with adults aged 50+ mentoring and tutoring young students.
• Maintain and replenish tutoring material inventory and related information.
• Conduct school (site) visits to observe tutors and students.
• Recruit and assist in building the volunteer force, including background checks and paperwork.
• Implement a structured tutoring session model.
• Carry out formal tutor observations on a regular basis.
• Review session logs for accuracy and completeness.
• Actively monitor tutoring sessions.
• Keep tutors and staff informed of absences, closures, cancellations, and other pertinent information.
• Communicate with the school liaison about student‑related concerns.
• Collect attendance logs and timesheets monthly.
• Review and approve timesheets, making corrections as needed.
• Enter volunteer hours and student session data monthly.
• Support scheduling of tutoring sessions.
• Serve as a substitute tutor when required.
• Act as liaison among tutors, staff, and program team.
• Assist with volunteer and community partner recruitment.
• Attend all required training courses.
• Provide ongoing support to tutors to maintain fidelity to the tutoring model.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Associate’s degree in communications or related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience with literacy, reading, or library services.

• Bachelor’s degree in education, communications, or a related field.
• Teaching experience.
• Reading endorsement.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (written and spoken).

• Commitment to the MPS Promise and modeling the attributes of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate.
• Effective communication (verbal and written) with school, district personnel, outside agencies, service providers, parents, and community.
• Leadership experience and group leadership skills.
• Planning, organization, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to motivate and work with others.
• Community engagement and service modeling.
• Familiarity with student engagement strategies.
• Knowledge of effective motivational strategies for students.
• Computer proficiency, including basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc).
• Organizational skills, ability to prioritize, take initiative, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective cooperative relationships with students, parents/guardians, district personnel, and outside agencies.
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