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Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator

Remote Full-time Live
Benefits:
  • Flexible schedule
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development
Position Summary Helping connect caring adults with opportunities to inspire students About the Role As the Part-Time Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in bringing Junior Achievement’s mission to life. Your work helps ensure that students across K–12 classrooms have access to enthusiastic, well-prepared volunteers who can spark curiosity, build confidence, and share real‑world experiences. In this role, you’ll recruit, welcome, and support volunteers for a variety of JA programs—including in‑classroom lessons, JA in a Day events, Experiential Learning Center (ELC) rotations, and student-focused activities. You’ll collaborate closely with the Senior Program Manager and Program Team while building strong relationships with community partners, educators, and corporate groups. What You’ll Do Volunteer Recruitment & Outreach
  • Connect with new volunteers for classroom programs, JA in a Day events, ELC rotations, and student activities.
  • Reach out to companies, civic groups, universities, and community organizations to grow our volunteer base.
  • Represent JA at community fairs, networking events, and corporate volunteer days.
  • Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of prospective volunteers through targeted outreach.
Relationship Building
  • Strengthen relationships with current volunteers to encourage ongoing engagement.
  • Keep volunteers informed about upcoming opportunities, expectations, and preparation needs.
  • Support corporate partners by helping coordinate presentations, volunteer drives, and group trainings.
Volunteer Onboarding & Support
  • Guide volunteers through onboarding, training modules, and background check steps.
  • Match volunteers to opportunities based on their interests, availability, and experience.
  • Ensure volunteers feel confident, supported, and ready before stepping into a classroom or ELC.
Program Coordination
  • Partner with the Senior Program Manager to fill volunteer needs for scheduled programs.
  • Track volunteer commitments and confirmations to ensure accurate staffing.
  • Assist with day‑of support for large volunteer events such as JA in a Day or ELC rotations.
Data & Reporting
  • Keep volunteer records, contact information, and activity logs up to date in JA systems.
  • Prepare periodic updates on recruitment progress and trends.
  • Share insights to help strengthen recruitment strategies and volunteer engagement.
What You Bring Required
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Comfort with outreach and relationship building.
  • Ability to juggle multiple tasks and work independently.
  • Professionalism when working with corporate and community partners.
  • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and online communication tools.
Preferred
  • Experience in volunteer management, community engagement, recruitment, or nonprofit work.
  • Familiarity with K–12 education or youth-serving organizations.
  • Experience using CRM or volunteer management systems.
Who You Are
  • Outgoing, friendly, and energized by connecting with people.
  • Organized and detail‑oriented.
  • Comfortable presenting to groups and engaging diverse audiences.
  • Reliable, self‑motivated, and aligned with JA’s mission.
  • Passionate about helping young people succeed.
Work Schedule
  • Part‑time: approximately 15–28 hours per week (flexible depending on program season).
  • Some daytime travel to schools, corporate sites, and community events.
  • Occasional early morning or evening commitments for volunteer meetings or events.

Flexible work from home options available.

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