Volunteer Coordinator - Fresno, CA

The purpose of this role is to recruit and manage volunteers for Fresno/Central Valley St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway, ensuring a best-in-class volunteer experience through communication, training, and recognition.

Key Responsibilities

The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for:

• Working with event lead to assess volunteer needs, including roles, shifts, number of volunteers, requirements (e.g., minimum age), etc.
• Developing and implementing plan to recruit volunteers whose interests, skills, and availability align with identified needs. Includes providing necessary information to add volunteer opportunities to the Volunteer Management System (VMS).
• Communicating with volunteers, including event logistics, pre-event requirements, post-event wrap-up and recognition
• Pulling reports from the VMS to track registration and volunteer requirements such as background checks
• Ensuring volunteers have necessary supplies, such as volunteer apparel or role-specific items
• Providing orientation and training for volunteers
• Supervising and supporting volunteers on-site
• Encouraging volunteers to stay connected and active in future opportunities

Core Skills Required

• Ability to implement on-brand messaging to support the Fresno/Central Valley St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Attention to detail

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with the St. Jude mission (training provided)
• 3+ years of professional volunteer management experience preferred

Screening

• Volunteer must complete a criminal background check and interview

Training

• St. Jude Volunteer Orientation (new volunteers)
• Brand training and resources will be provided

Attire

• Casual

Minimum age: 18