Volunteer Coordinator, Colorado Physicians for Social Responsibility

Physicians for Social Responsibility Colorado is the state chapter of a national organization of health professionals and public health advocates working to protect human health from the gravest threats of our time — including climate change, environmental toxics, and nuclear weapons. Guided by the medical community's trusted voice, PSR Colorado advocates for evidence-based policies that safeguard the health of Colorado communities. PSR CO has approximately 1540 members. Approximately one-sixth are health professionals. We are governed by a board of directors composed of mainly health professionals.

Position Summary

PSR Colorado seeks a Volunteer Coordinator to work in close collaboration with the Program Director to grow and energize our volunteer and membership base. This is a relationship-centered role: the Coordinator will be the connective tissue between PSR Colorado and the health professionals, students, and community members who power our advocacy. The ideal candidate is an organized, personable self-starter with experience in volunteer coordination, community organizing, or nonprofit communications.

Core Responsibilities

Volunteer Organizing (primary focus)

• Respond promptly to volunteer sign-ups and inquiries
• Organize database of volunteer interests and skills in the following focus areas:
  • nuclear proliferation ar and nuclear waste
  • Data center development
  • clean transportation
  • building electrification
  • anti-fracking
• Manage and maintain our CRM including inputting new members, following up on old members and becoming familiar with volunteer “Notes”.
• Recruit new volunteers from our membership base and the broader community
• Onboard and train volunteers for advocacy and event roles
• Sustain volunteer engagement through regular outreach and relationship-building
• Organize and co-lead regular volunteer briefings with the Program Director on ways to participate in events and advocate for better policy outcomes
• Fundraising & Membership Recruitment
• The Volunteer Coordinator will not be responsible for any direct fundraising but will support fundraising outreach to current and prospective members
• Recruit new members and bring new contacts into action on our issues and events
• Help steward donor and member relationships

Additional Responsibilities (a plus, based on skills and interest)Event Planning & Management

Plan and conduct internal and external events, including:

• Public-facing community events
• Audience-specific events (e.g., health professionals, students)
• Fundraising events

Communications

Support PSR Colorado's communications across channels, including:

• Member communications via email and action alert platforms
• Social media
• News media outreach
• Correspondence with public officials

Reporting

Provide a monthly report to the PSRCO board of director

Report hours monthly to the Finance Committee.

This is a part-time contractor position and unfortunately we cannot provide benefits. Although this would initially be a six-month contract, we are able to extend this.

• At least two years’ experience in volunteer coordination, community organizing, nonprofit programs, or a related area
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• Working familiarity with Google Workspace
• Comfort reaching out to new people by phone, email, and in person
• Reliable organization and follow-through in a part-time, largely self-directed schedule
• Commitment to PSR's mission of protecting public health and the environment
• Background or interest in public health, environmental health, or health advocacy

Preferred (not required):

• Experience with event planning
• Familiarity with Every Action CRM or basic email/action alert platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Action Network) and social media management
• Fundraising or membership development experience
• Spanish language