People Coordinator

Time Commitment:

• Five hours per week (including one hour weekly Organizing Team meeting on Tuesdays at 2PM CST)

• Duration: three month commitment
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Reports to: Director of the #ResistTrump Campaign

About ResistTrump

We coach activists to lead lawful, nonviolent civil resistance to Trump and his enablers. Through strategic campaigns, toolkits, and community organizing, we're building a movement to defend democracy and resist authoritarianism using proven nonviolent resistance methods.

Role Overview

We're seeking to add to our roster of organized People Coordinators to manage the full volunteer lifecycle from first contact through successful volunteer integration, growth, exit, and alumni network. You'll help manage our volunteer recruitment pipeline from first contact, ensuring every new activist has the support and resources they need to contribute meaningfully to our movement. This role combines operational tasks with genuine people skills: You'll be both an organizational coordinator and a “Campaign Buddy" who helps new volunteers find their footing in our organization.

Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Screening:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective volunteers, providing prompt and professional responses
• Create and post compelling job descriptions on Idealist
• Review and respond to Skills Survey submissions and Idealist applications in a timely manner
• Conduct initial screening conversations with applicants to assess fit, skills, and availability before passing qualified candidates to the hiring campaign member
• Actively recruit new volunteers as campaign needs arise

Onboarding & Integration:

• Guide new volunteers through our onboarding process, ensuring they understand our credo, vision, theory of change, values, and Code of Conduct
• Provide clear information about roles, expectations, and available resources
• Connect new volunteers with their teams and help them navigate organizational structure as well as provide education about #ResistTrump Campaigns’s mission and methods of achievement
• Ensure new volunteers have access to necessary tools (Slack, Google Workspace, Zoom) and materials

Ongoing Support & Retention:

• Conduct biweekly (every two weeks) one-on-one check-ins with new volunteers during their first months
• Track volunteer progress through training milestones and initial project assignments
• Identify and address support needs, questions, or concerns before they become barriers
• Maintain organized records of volunteer status, progress, and communication
• Monitor volunteer engagement and proactively reach out when someone seems disengaged
• Serve as an accessible, supportive resource who makes volunteers feel valued and connected to our campaign’s credo

Collaboration:

• Participate in weekly Organizing Team meetings on Tuesdays at 2PM CST
• Coordinate with the Director on recruitment needs and volunteer performance
• Maintain clear documentation and communication about the volunteer pipeline

What We're Looking For

Essential Qualities:

• Deep passion for preserving our democracy through non-traditional, lawful means
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Outstanding interpersonal effectiveness skills with genuine interest in supporting others
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Reliable and able to meet deadlines consistently
• Warm, welcoming demeanor that makes people feel comfortable and valued

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with hiring, recruitment, or HR processes (volunteer or professional) is preferred but not required

Personal Attributes:

• Empathetic listener who creates safe space for questions and concerns
• Detail-oriented record keeper who maintains organized systems
• Proactive problem-solver who anticipates needs and challenges
• Discretion and professionalism when handling volunteer information
• Commitment to building an inclusive, supportive volunteer community

What We Provide

• Comprehensive training from an experienced volunteer coordinator
• Access to Google Workspace and Zoom
• Clear processes and templates to guide your work
• Supportive community of committed activists
• Weekly collaboration with the Organizing Team and Director
• Opportunity to shape the volunteer experience and strengthen our movement

Requirements

• Minimum three month commitment
• Availability for one hour weekly Organizing Team meeting on Tuesdays at 2PM CST
• Willingness to sign our Code of Conduct
• Reliable internet access and ability to conduct video calls
• Approximately four hours per week for recruitment, onboarding, and volunteer support activities

How to Apply

Please submit your application with the following:

1. Resume
2. Brief statement about why you're passionate about the People Coordinator position and #ResistTrump Campaign’s mission
3. Your availability for the Tuesday 2PM CST weekly meeting and general time zone
4. Any questions you have about the role or our organization