Volunteer and Events Coordinator

LifeWorks of Austin TX is looking for a Volunteer and Events Coordinator to join our Strategic Partnerships team! The Volunteer & Events Coordinator is responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive volunteer program while also planning and executing LifeWorks special events. Reporting to the Strategic Partnerships Operations Manager this role deepens community and donor engagement with the LifeWorks mission by creating meaningful volunteer opportunities coordinating impactful events and ensuring an excellent supporter and guest experience. The coordinator works across departments to align volunteer and event strategies with agency needs cultivates strong relationships with donors and community partners and contributes to LifeWorks long-term philanthropic goals. This position is accountable to meeting established targets for volunteer engagement and event success.

This full time exempt position earns a competitive rate ranging from $60363.95-$65964.73 depending upon experience. Benefits are also included which consist of 24 PTO days per year (accrued); 11 paid holidays per year; a premium-free employee medical plan with $100 per month HSA contribution (plus other affordable employee or family medical dental and vision options!); a retirement savings plan with 50% match on the first 6% of contributions and much more!

RESPONSIBILITIES

Volunteer Engagement

• Develops and implements a robust volunteer program including recruitment screening training support recognition and retention.
• Implements goals and measures impact of volunteer program in partnership with agency programs and departments.
• Partners with cross-departmental staff to identify high-impact volunteer opportunities that advance program and organizational needs.
• Trains relevant staff on effective volunteer engagement and management. Serves as the liaison between volunteers and staff to ensure effective communication mutual understanding and support.
• Coordinates and manages individual and group volunteer activities (e.g. Home Improvement Challenge Trunk or Treat community garden).
• Cultivates strong and positive relationships with volunteers through consistent communication meaningful engagement and recognition initiatives.
• Creates volunteer recruitment and engagement materials in partnership with the Marketing and Communications team.
• Aids in ensuring compliance with volunteer policies and procedures and alignment with industry best practices.
• Documents all volunteer activity in donor database as part of moves management process and generates reports as needed.

Event Management

QUALIFICATIONS

ABOUT LIFEWORKS

With more than 50 years of experience working with youth experiencing homelessness youth aging out of foster care young adults and young parents LifeWorks is committed to solving youth homelessness through housing mental health education and workforce services. Our vision is a Central Texas where every young person has a place to call home a sense of belonging and the support to pursue a life they love.

We provide a full range of support services for vulnerable youth ensuring that every young person has access to a safe home the chance to heal and opportunities to learn and work. Through innovative problem-solving shared accountability and evidence-based solutions we are relentless in achieving real sustainable and measurable results for the clients we serve.

A career at LifeWorks offers opportunities to grow professionally while making an immediate lasting impact on the lives of youth and families in our community. Join us in building a future where every young person has the stability and support to thrive.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Fundraising,Communication skills,Physical Examinations,Hospice Care,Workers' Compensation Law,Computer Literacy,Grant Writing,Music Therapy,Memory Care,Public Speaking,Volunteer Management,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 60363 - 65964