Coordinator, Volunteer Services-United Way of Northeast Florida
Categories Other
Expires Jul 31, 2025
Description
Purpose of Position:
The Volunteer Coordinator position is responsible for leading the recruitment, placement, training, and retention of volunteers in support of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. This position plays a critical role in advancing the mission of United Way and the RealSense program by ensuring that all volunteer activities are aligned with IRS regulations, organizational goals, and community needs. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational, communication, and community engagement skills, along with a passion for volunteerism and financial stability efforts.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions: • Lead the recruitment and retention of VITA volunteers. • Develop and implement grassroots recruitment strategies, engaging community partners and other local organizations. • Design and manage the full volunteer program lifecycle to ensure a high-quality volunteer experience. • Conduct comprehensive analysis on program volunteer data. • Train and manage site coordinators and volunteers in the accurate use of volunteer management software. • Ensure all VITA volunteers are IRS certified and compliant with IRS Volunteer Standards of Conduct and Quality Site Requirements. • Manage and provide technical assistance for the virtual, self-directed VITA certification process. • Maintain accurate records of volunteer certifications and submit timely documentation and reports to the IRS. • Develop and execute year-round communications and engagement strategies for volunteer retention, including survey administration and focus groups. • Collaborate with the Tax Program Manager to support tax site planning, operations, and volunteer placement. • Build and maintain relationships with business and community partners. • Collaborate with the Program and Services Coordinator on various initiatives. • Perform other duties and special assigned by RealSense Program Manager.
Qualifications
General Physical Requirements for Essential Functions of the Job: The physical demands described here 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 regularly required to sit, talk, and/or hear. Continual use of the hands with wrist and finger movement using a keyboard is required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include long hours viewing a computer monitor screen. The employee may occasionally travel using personal vehicle and/or work outside normal office environment. This description is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of all team members assigned to this position. It is intended only to describe the key elements relative to each section. Also, duties and/or requirements of this position may be modified, added or deleted at any time. This supersedes all descriptions previously written for the same position. Unique equivalent skills and experience may possibly substitute for required position requirements. Additional Information: The attributes listed above represent our current thinking for the role. You can be a great candidate even if you don't fit everything we've described. You can also have important skills we haven't thought of. If that's you - even if you’re on the fence - we encourage you to apply and tell us about yourself! Unique equivalent skills and experience may possibly substitute for required position requirements. We have built an environment that celebrates the differences in backgrounds and experiences. United Way of Northeast Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Work Environment. UWNEFL reserves the right to adjust work location
Education and Experience
Experience/Position Requirements: • High School Diploma. Two-year college degree preferred. • 2–4 years of experience in volunteer management, nonprofit programming, or community engagement. • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (verbally and in writing). • Experience with data analysis and reporting. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams. • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with volunteer management software is a plus. • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends during peak season. • Possess reliable transportation.
Salary/Salary Range
39,000 to 40,000
How to Apply
jobpostings@uwnefl.org