Volunteer Coordinator

Volunteer Coordinator page is loaded## Volunteer Coordinator locations:
LOC
0075 City Hall - 3rd Floortime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 6 Days Agotime left to apply:
End Date:
January 12, 2026 (17 days left to apply) job requisition :
25-0364##
** Salary Range
** 4,605.00 - 6,907.00##
** Job Summary
** The City of Vancouver is a great place to work. If you want to do meaningful work with smart people for a progressive organization, we might just be for you!
We’re currently recruiting for a Volunteer Coordinator. The primary responsibilities for the job are planning, coordinating, and supporting volunteer programs and projects throughout the community. This position organizes, promotes, and implements volunteer initiatives, ensuring successful execution of events and activities. The Coordinator recruits, trains, retains, and recognizes volunteers, providing guidance and direction to support their success. While not directly supervising staff, this role ensures volunteers are effectively managed and engaged with the support of lead volunteers and temp staff.

Additionally, the Coordinator supports departmental and citywide engagement efforts, contributing to community outreach and fostering positive connections between volunteers and the City.
This is a full-time, regular, non-exempt position. The schedule for this position is Tues-Sat:
Tues-Fri from 9am to 6pm, Sat from 8am to 5pm.##
** Job Details
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* Essential Functions:

*** Organize, plan, advertise, implement and evaluate all aspects of various volunteer projects in local parks, green spaces, and other venues.  Work with staff and community to determine location and scope of project. Identify and develop staff, partner and stakeholder support.  Draft advertising for events and identify and confirm advertising sources. Lead or co-lead aspects of day long projects including, but not limited to, tool management, safety and risk review, volunteer orientation, project leadership, and responding to various needs/issues/concerns that arise d post-event follow-up communications.
* Recruit, train, and lead volunteers to support special events. Use a wide variety of online, community, multimedia sources to creatively market volunteer opportunities.  Provide training to staff who support volunteers. Assign tasks and provide on-site guidance to ensure volunteers are engaged and effective. Track volunteer participation, maintain accurate records, and prepare reports on volunteer involvement. Use a variety of volunteer management methods to effectively and efficiently lead, support and sustain volunteers, both ongoing and episodic.

Serve as the main point of contact for volunteers, helping to create a welcoming, organized, and rewarding experience.
* Serve as the City’s representative at community forums, festivals, school visits, neighborhood associations, and other outreach events, promoting volunteer opportunities and engaging the public as volunteer stewards. Recruit and retain a diverse volunteer base, including youth, seniors, BIPOC communities, individuals with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups. Develop, adapt, and distribute culturally appropriate outreach and promotional materials across print, digital, and online platforms, maintaining volunteer databases and tracking participation for reporting purposes.

Apply best practices for inclusive community engagement and volunteer recruitment, work a flexible schedule to attend events as needed, and demonstrate strong public speaking skills; bilingual ability is preferred.
* Perform a range of administrative duties to support volunteer programs, including filing, data entry, calendar coordination, organizing photos, and maintaining communication with volunteers, staff, stakeholders, and community partners. Ensure accurate record-keeping and provide efficient administrative support to enhance the overall success of volunteer initiatives
* Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.##
** Qualifications
* *** Experience and Education
*** One (1) year of related experience in the coordination of volunteer or other service-related programs. Lead and/or supervisory experience preferred.
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