"Volunteer Coordination Associate"

Volunteer Coordination Associate

Company: University of the District of Columbia

Job Location: Washington, 20008

Category: Volunteer Programs and Service Learning

Type: Full-Time

Number of Vacancies: 1

Position Status: Full-Time, Regular

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0058/11

Salary Range: $56,555.00 - $60,795.00

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008

Brief Description of Duties

The Volunteer Coordination Associate manages and strengthens the College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability, and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES ) volunteer program by recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers who contribute to the College research, outreach, and community education initiatives. The role ensures that volunteer engagement aligns with program goals, maintains accurate program data, and fosters strong collaboration across faculty, staff, and community partnerships by expanding outreach capacity, strengthening community partnerships, and enhancing engagement, the role directly supports UDC's strategic goals of student success, impactful service, and mission-aligned partnerships.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Coordinate the robust volunteer program in UDC-CAUSES with support and guidance from the Program Evaluation and Assessment Specialist and in close collaboration with the Assistant/Associate Deans,Land-grant Center directors, and Academic Department Chairs. Provide assistance for the College's research, outreach, and community education projects through provision of volunteer support. Maintain a high performing and mission consistent volunteer program by developing program goals aligned with the College's mission and assessing and reporting outcomes. (40%)
2. Recruit volunteers for the College by participating in and hosting virtual sessions and in-person events on UDC's campuses and in communities throughout the region. Provide information about the College's volunteer program, research projects, and community outreach activities to students, faculty, administrators and staff at UDC and the community at large. (10%)
3. Orient volunteers to the work of UDC-CAUSES and its research and community outreach programs. Prepare volunteer orientation materials and maintain regular orientation sessions. (10%)
4. Administer the College's volunteer management software, ensuring accuracy and currency of information for volunteers and CAUSES faculty and staff, including program manuals and handbooks, volunteer position descriptions, and volunteer hours completed. Collect, review and process electronic volunteer applications, including stewarding background checks. (10%)
5. Meet regularly with CAUSES faculty and staff to remain knowledgeable regarding the volunteer service needs of each unit, to share volunteer program changes and updates, and discuss questions and concerns from volunteers and about volunteers. (10%)
6. Collaborate with the Program Evaluation and Assessment Specialist to collect, analyze, present, and disseminate qualitative and quantitative data related to the volunteer program and the impact of volunteer activities on CAUSES , UDC, and residents, neighborhoods, and organizations in the District of Columbia. (5%)
7. Coordinate volunteer recognition activities (5%)
8. Engage in professional development. Participate in internal and external training opportunities to stay informed about trends and best practices for volunteer program management. (5%)
9. Fulfill other duties as assigned. (5%)

Minimum Job Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

Experience: At least two (2) years of relevant professional experience in volunteer coordination, program support, community engagement, or a related administrative role.

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by AFSCME local 2087 and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through direct payroll deduction.

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA).

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