Job Summary

MBGNA's volunteer programs are designed to support the mission and goals of MBGNA, placing these programs among our most important ways of engaging the public in our work. The Volunteer Coordinator will manage MBGNA volunteer modalities, plan and coordinate volunteer-related events, and work collaboratively with leadership and staff in all departments. As important partners, the volunteer community is diverse and multi-skilled, and we aim to make their experiences with us rewarding - it is not a transactional, labor-based relationship. The Volunteer Coordinator reports to the People + Culture Lead.

Responsibilities*

Leadership and Management: 

Manage regular and episodic volunteer opportunities for 500+ active volunteers 

Develop and implement strategies to recruit and retain volunteers 

Develop and maintain positive, long-term relationships with volunteers 

Match volunteers to roles based on their skills and interests, providing onboarding and training 

Communicate and interact with volunteers using a variety of methods 

Ensure MBGNA's volunteer programs are updated to meet MBGNA's mission and needs 

Supervise one student employee

Operations and Coordination: 

Coordinate the calendar and logistics for recurrent as well as episodic volunteers opportunities, e.g. eco-workdays opportunities, Ford Volunteer Corps partnership, etc. 

Collaboratively create strategies to convert more visitors into volunteers  

Ensure accurate recordkeeping using a variety of tech tools (Volgistics, SignUp, etc.) 

Organizational Collaboration: 

Develop and facilitate volunteer training programs in coordination with staff volunteer leads 

Partner with area leaders to create workflow solutions with and through MBGNA's volunteer programs 

Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications*

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

1+ years of experience coordinating people, programs, events, services, or community-based activities

Experience recruiting, onboarding, training, or scheduling volunteers, employees, students, program participants, or community members

Experience maintaining participant records, schedules, participation data, or program documentation

Experience using databases, spreadsheets, scheduling platforms, registration systems, volunteer-management systems, or similar technology

Experience coordinating activities with community organizations, institutional partners, vendors, or other external groups
 

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

Generous time off

A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions (match begins after one year) 

Many choices for comprehensive health insurance 

Life insurance 

Long-term disability coverage 

Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses 

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.