Volunteer Engagement Specialist

Since 1859, Guardian Angel Settlement Association (GASA) has served people living in poverty by helping them improve the quality of their lives and become economically independent.

To do so, we’ve welcomed hundreds of skilled professionals to carry out our work. From early childhood educators to social workers, everyone on our team plays a critical part in helping thousands on their path to possible.

Location: Saint Louis, MO

Job :139

# of Openings:1

The Volunteer Engagement Specialist strengthens community involvement by recruiting, training, and engaging volunteers while developing meaningful partnerships that support GASA’s Community Hub model. This role expands organizational capacity across Social Stability and Early Childhood Education programs through effective volunteer coordination, community outreach, and in‑kind donation support.

• Recruit, onboard, and place volunteers across agency programs
• Maintain volunteer records, documentation, and compliance in Salesforce
• Develop volunteer roles and opportunities in partnership with staff
• Plan volunteer appreciation activities and engagement efforts

Community Engagement

• Build relationships with businesses, schools, civic groups, and faith communities
• Represent GASA at community events and volunteer fairs
• Support outreach and recruitment materials
• Collaborate with Communications to highlight volunteer stories
• Oversee collection, tracking, and reporting of in‑kind donations
• Support solicitation of items for program and event needs
• Assist leadership in identifying volunteer priorities aligned with organizational goals
• Help develop tools to measure volunteer and community impact

• Experience with volunteer coordination and community outreach
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects
• Comfort working in fast‑paced, flexible environments
• Experience with data tracking and program evaluation
• PTO
• 401(k) & Employer Match
• Life, Short‑Term, and Long‑Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Occasional evenings and weekends required
• Office‑based role with physical activity during events (lifting 15–20 lbs, standing, bending)

• Full‑time employee benefits include medical, dental, and life insurance; short- and long-term disability; 401(k); paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement.
• Team member appreciation days, such as Agency Day, each summer, enable employees to have fun and collaborate about their work. Yearly awards are given to exceptional team members as well.
• Ongoing team member trainings help build professional skills in multiple ways. There are several continuing education opportunities throughout the year.