Volunteer and Event Coordinator

Position Description :

Position Title : Volunteer and Events Coordinator                                        Date :     May 2025

Reports to : Executive Director, United Way of Suwannee Valley

Purpose of Position :

This position is responsible for the recruitment and management of volunteers for United Way’s ReadingPals, an early literacy volunteer initiative as well as other projects.  Strong emphasis is placed on the ability to develop a recruitment plan that results in volunteers serving children at kindergarten sites in Columbia, Hamilton, and Suwannee Counties.  The coordinator position facilitates these efforts in conjunction with community partners – Children’s Movement of Florida, Columbia County Public Schools, Hamilton County Public Schools, Suwannee County Public Schools, and various United Way committees. The Volunteer and Events Coordinator will also be responsible for the planning of various United Way events while working to market the overall organization.  This person must deliver excellent customer service, be a self-starter, a good listener, be comfortable requesting sponsorships, and be able to work collaboratively.

General Duties and Responsibilities :

Event Planning and Execution :

• Responsible for all aspects of planning and coordination of United Way events throughout the year, from pre-planning to implementation, including soliciting cash sponsorships. Silent Auction solicitation.

Cultivate active ReadingPals volunteers :

Marketing :

United Way volunteers :

An annual Volunteer Appreciation Event

In general :

Guidance / Assistance Received :

Executive Director and Campaign Coordinator, United Way of Suwannee Valley

Position Relationships :

External : General public, volunteers, school district personnel, vendors

Internal : Reports to Executive Director, UWSV; interacts with UWSV staff and volunteers