Volunteer Coordinator Job Goldendale Washington USA,Non-Profit & Social Impact

Volunteer Coordinator-Senior Services-Goldendale-White Salmon WA
-Non-Exempt – Temp Part Time (Through June 2027)- 24/hr week. Grade 36, Steps 1-5, $21.97-$24.73/hr doq. First Review 10/27/2026, Open Until Filled

The Volunteer Coordinator will administer all aspects of Klickitat County Senior Services Volunteer Connection Program including recruiting, training and supervising volunteers.

Organizes, coordinates and manages the recruitment of volunteers

Provide orientation and training for new volunteers conducting up-to-date and lively orientation sessions to engage volunteers and to provide knowledge needed to volunteers to provide needed service

Maintain a diverse force of volunteers for organization

Assist with development of appropriate training materials, revising as necessary

Work with the director and operations manager to provide meaningful service opportunities for volunteers

Make suggestions for events that will benefit seniors, volunteers and the mission of KCSS and Volunteer Connection

Suggest and implement volunteer appreciation events

Public Relations – helping the public to understand what KCSS and Volunteer Connection does and encourages them to get involved

Works with social, civic, and local organizations to develop partnerships

Send out volunteer surveys and hold volunteer focus groups to maintain open communication with volunteers

Speak on behalf of KCSS/Volunteer Connection program

Maintain volunteer sites and volunteer match

Periodic evaluation of volunteers.

Planning and organizing events, including site selection, logistical arrangements, purchasing supplies, promoting events, scheduling and being the primary point of contact for the event.

Fundraising.

Community outreach activities throughout Klickitat County.

Managing the volunteer database.

Other administrative and management duties as assigned.

Additional

Job Duties:

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Ability to develop rapport with a diverse number of individuals

Understand diverse backgrounds, skills and abilities

Ability to work with individuals with different interests and opinions and to build effective teams in a volunteer environment

Ability to speak knowledgeably and enthusiastically about the KCSS/Volunteer Connection mission, programs, initiatives and be able to articulate how volunteers and the work they do makes a difference

Effective oral and written communication skills

Must be available to work some weekend and evenings as required

Computer skills and knowledge a must.

Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal

Interpersonal skills

Must possess good leadership, organizational and problem-solving skills

Must display a high degree of emotional maturity while keeping difficult situations in proper prospective

Must excel in personal interactions with the volunteers at all levels of the organization while remaining flexible

Ability to motivate others to excellence

Confidentiality a must

Prior work with volunteer programs and coordination is a plus

Minimum of one year experience with volunteer recruitment and coordination, human resources, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience in cultivation of volunteers and ability to engage volunteer groups with enthusiasm and professionalism

Ability to work independently and travel throughout Klickitat County

Must be able to work some non-standard hours, including evenings and weekends

Licenses, Certificates, and Other Requirements

Valid state driver’s license in state of residence