Volunteer Program Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

The Boulder Public Library District (BPLD) is committed to advancing equity in our diverse community by providing accessible programs, print and digital materials, tools and technology, and educational opportunities. Across our five current locations, we are proud to offer a range of resources, including a makerspace, art galleries, outdoor learning areas, a multimedia local history archive, community literacy programs, and a theater.

Boulder Public Library strives to be a safe and welcoming place for all staff and patrons alike. Through outreach, community partnerships, and volunteer-driven programs, we aim to tailor our services to meet the needs of individuals who may face barriers to visiting our physical locations.

We circulate more than 1.5 million items annually, but we believe that a library is more than a place to borrow free materials. As a vital civic space, we provide opportunities for our more than 500,000 yearly visitors to study, host meetings, be introduced to new people or experiences, and connect to essential local services.

Our employees are part of a vibrant and uplifting workplace culture that honors the joy and commitment of meaningful public service, while also caring for the individual needs of each team member. Our work is highly collaborative, adaptive, inquisitive, and is always ongoing. We are passionate individuals with diverse backgrounds, interests, and experiences, and we are dedicated to our mission of connecting people, ideas, and information to transform lives and strengthen our community.

Job Summary : The Volunteer Program Coordinator manages the daily work of volunteers and volunteer-run programs, coordinates outreach to volunteers and partner agencies, and facilitates volunteer support of library services, programs, and small and large-scale events. They contribute to the development of volunteer systems and tools that provide a consistent experience, supporting volunteer engagement. This position will directly support BoulderReads (literacy programs for adults and children).

We are hiring for a 40-hour-per-week, non-exempt, at-will position.

Essential Functions :

• Leads and administers ongoing volunteer-run programs and services, including Reading Buddies, one-on-one tutoring, and other literacy programs, as assigned. (35%)
• Conducts evaluation of volunteer support and participation, and volunteer services procedures and processes. Reports results, recommends improvements, and implements them. (10%)
• Recruits, trains, supports, and coaches volunteers to effectively fulfill their roles. (20%)
• Coordinates with and advises colleagues to plan for volunteer support needs, define goals, create work plans, and evaluate outcomes. (15%)
• Trains staff on best practices, procedures, policies, and systems for volunteer management and to effectively use the volunteer management technology and systems. (10%)
• Oversees the collection and maintenance of volunteer participation data to ensure data integrity. (10%)

Additional Responsibilities :

Health and Wellness Benefits :

Time-off Benefits :

Helping Your Future :

Library Perks :

Requirements :

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Working Conditions :

Light work in an office environment and periodically meetings and outreach in the community at community organizations’ offices and events. Exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and / or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Performing repetitive motions. Grasping, lifting, and / or raising objects from a lower to a higher position, or moving objects horizontally from position to position. Seeing, hearing, and speaking are required.

Please apply by 4 pm on February 9th. Interviews for the role will occur shortly after the position closes.

Application Accommodations

BPLD is committed to advancing equity in our diverse community, and jobs are one of the best ways for us to do so. Please let us know if you require accommodations due to a disability to apply for this position.

Examples of this could include : providing a paper copy of the application, emailing the interview questions to you in advance, or reading the application to an applicant with a visual impairment. This is not an exhaustive list.

Please note a few things :

Reach out to hr@boulderlibrary.org, and we will work with you to determine whether we can accommodate your request.