Leadership - School Based Volunteer Coordinator

26-27 Leadership - School Based Volunteer Coordinator

Somerville Public Schools, MICHAEL

E. CAPUANO ECC – Somerville, Massachusetts

Location: Somerville Public Schools, MICHAEL

E. CAPUANO ECC – Somerville, Massachusetts

Starting Date: Aug 27, 2026

Position Type: Temporary (Seasonal – Yearly appointment for  School Year)

Compensation: $1,600 Stipend (FLSA Classification: Exempt; Benefits: Non Benefits eligible)

Position Summary: Create and support a culture of community engagement and meaningful volunteer service in your school.

• Collaborate with Principal, educators, counselors and school staff to identify volunteer opportunities in your school, including remote opportunities;
• Coordinate placement of in-person volunteers for weekly tutoring, enrichment or other supports, including remote tutoring and after school programs;
• Maintain ongoing communications with the regular, weekly volunteers matched at your school;
• Using shared spreadsheet, document volunteer data, including remote volunteer tutors;
• Collaborate with Principal and District Volunteer Coordinator to identify, document and support existing community partner volunteer programs serving in your school;
• Collaborate with Principal and District Volunteer Coordinator to develop systems for surveying educators for volunteer needs, impact on student learning and sharing best practices for engaging volunteers in your school;
• Collaborate with school-based Liaison, PTA and District Volunteer Coordinator to promote volunteers and community service at your school through school newsletter, appreciation, volunteer spotlights and other school-based events;
• Position reports to the school principal and the District Volunteer Coordinator.

• Current/Active Somerville Public Schools employee;
• Commitment to volunteer engagement in support of student learning and wellness;
• Must be familiar with Google Suite.

• Mobility: Frequent walking, standing, and navigating stairs;
• Lifting/Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects ranging from 10 to 30 lbs (e.g., books, supplies, equipment);
• Physical Dexterity: Bending, crouching, kneeling, stooping, and reaching to assist students;
• Stationary Tasks: Remaining in a stationary position (sitting/standing) for long periods.

District Volunteer Coordinator and the School Principal.

• MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Clearance
• Fingerprints

The Somerville Public School does not discriminate in its programs, facilities or employment of educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias‑based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' group or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

• Isabel Barros, Principal – MICHAEL
  
  E. CAPUANO ECC
• Email: ibarroserville.ma.us