Junior Achievement of Greater St. Louis
Future Opening: Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator
Part Time • Chesterfield
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
Position Summary
Helping connect caring adults with opportunities to inspire students
About the Role
As the Part-Time Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in bringing Junior Achievement’s mission to life. Your work helps ensure that students across K–12 classrooms have access to enthusiastic, well-prepared volunteers who can spark curiosity, build confidence, and share real‑world experiences.
In this role, you’ll recruit, welcome, and support volunteers for a variety of JA programs—including in‑classroom lessons, JA in a Day events, Experiential Learning Center (ELC) rotations, and student-focused activities. You’ll collaborate closely with the Senior Program Manager and Program Team while building strong relationships with community partners, educators, and corporate groups.
What You’ll Do
Volunteer Recruitment & Outreach
- Connect with new volunteers for classroom programs, JA in a Day events, ELC rotations, and student activities.
- Reach out to companies, civic groups, universities, and community organizations to grow our volunteer base.
- Represent JA at community fairs, networking events, and corporate volunteer days.
- Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of prospective volunteers through targeted outreach.
Relationship Building
- Strengthen relationships with current volunteers to encourage ongoing engagement.
- Keep volunteers informed about upcoming opportunities, expectations, and preparation needs.
- Support corporate partners by helping coordinate presentations, volunteer drives, and group trainings.
Volunteer Onboarding & Support
- Guide volunteers through onboarding, training modules, and background check steps.
- Match volunteers to opportunities based on their interests, availability, and experience.
- Ensure volunteers feel confident, supported, and ready before stepping into a classroom or ELC.
Program Coordination
- Partner with the Senior Program Manager to fill volunteer needs for scheduled programs.
- Track volunteer commitments and confirmations to ensure accurate staffing.
- Assist with day‑of support for large volunteer events such as JA in a Day or ELC rotations.
Data & Reporting
- Keep volunteer records, contact information, and activity logs up to date in JA systems.
- Prepare periodic updates on recruitment progress and trends.
- Share insights to help strengthen recruitment strategies and volunteer engagement.
What You Bring
Required
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Comfort with outreach and relationship building.
- Ability to juggle multiple tasks and work independently.
- Professionalism when working with corporate and community partners.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and online communication tools.
Preferred
- Experience in volunteer management, community engagement, recruitment, or nonprofit work.
- Familiarity with K–12 education or youth-serving organizations.
- Experience using CRM or volunteer management systems.
Who You Are
- Outgoing, friendly, and energized by connecting with people.
- Organized and detail‑oriented.
- Comfortable presenting to groups and engaging diverse audiences.
- Reliable, self‑motivated, and aligned with JA’s mission.
- Passionate about helping young people succeed.
Work Schedule
- Part‑time: approximately 15–28 hours per week (flexible depending on program season).
- Some daytime travel to schools, corporate sites, and community events.
- Occasional early morning or evening commitments for volunteer meetings or events.
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