Volunteer Coordinator

The Volunteer Coordinator position is responsible for supporting the effective operation of all aspects of the volunteer experience including volunteer recruitment, placement, and recognition for JA signature education programs; specifically, Jim’s JA BizTown® and JA Finance Park®. All other programs as needed.

Title: Volunteer Coordinator

Area: Metro Milwaukee Area

Reports to: Associate Director Volunteer Experience

Status: Part-Time, Hourly

Primary Responsibilities:

Work closely with business and college liaisons to support JA volunteer needs.
• Keep detailed records of volunteer information.
• Provide multiple touchpoints leading up to volunteer event.
• Coordinate with reception to reserve conference room lunch space for volunteer groups.
• Take pictures of volunteers and submit to Marketing for social media posting.
• Collect/Review volunteer surveys.
• Send thank you/follow-up emails to volunteers.
• Source and recruit volunteers through various techniques (database, email, social media, cold
calling, canvasing, etc.).
• Serve as ELC volunteer for both parks, when short on volunteers.
• Contact schools to help provide staff/parent volunteer support, as needed.
• Attend Corporate/College Volunteer Fairs as needed.
• Send detailed logistics to volunteers prior to volunteering.
• Support Statewide events (JA Business Challenge, Hall of Fame, Holiday Auction).
• Other duties as assigned.

The above position description is not all inclusive and is not an implied contract of duties performed. It is a
general overview of position responsibilities

Qualifications (required)

• Associate degree or combination of education and experience.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, managerial and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated sales and marketing ability.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and data management.
• Capable of working independently.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Competency in or willingness to learn computer-based programs.
• Must have valid Wisconsin Driver’s License.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This position currently has an onsite work model. It is required to be onsite any days when there are volunteers
scheduled in Jim's JA BizTown or JA Finance Park. This is a critical component of the role, as it directly
supports team collaboration and the delivery of our programing. Onsite presence is necessary to ensure
effective communication, access to specialized equipment or resources, and to maintain the quality and
efficiency of job performance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described below are representative of those that must
be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to: sit, walk, occasionally required to
reach with hands and arms, continually required to talk or hear, occasionally required to bend, lift, or climb,
frequently required to lift and carry light weights (25-50 lbs.), and specific vision abilities include: close vision,
distance vision, and ability to adjust or focus.