Volunteer & Veteran Activities Coordinator Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Compensation

Hourly

Range $25.07 - $28.00

Work Schedule

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Paid vacation

Sick Time

Paid holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

Company matching 401k

Job Description

United States Veterans Initiatives (U.S.VETS) is a distinguished non-profit organization dedicated to supporting veterans and their families by providing them with critical resources, programs, and services aimed at improving their quality of life. U.S.VETS has a longstanding commitment to honoring those who have served by facilitating access to housing, employment, healthcare, and community-based activities tailored to veterans' unique needs. With its deep-rooted focus on veteran welfare, U.S.VETS continually strives to create a supportive and empowering environment where veterans can thrive socially, emotionally, and economically.

Working at U.S.VETS means joining a team passionate about making a tangible difference in the veteran community. The organization offers a collaborative, rewarding workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusion, providing opportunities for professional growth and meaningful impact. Benefits include paid vacation, sick time, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision coverage, and a company matching 401K, cultivating a supportive and secure work environment. This position is an in-person, local candidate role, requiring dedication to residential program settings with flexible scheduling to accommodate veterans' needs, including holidays.

The Volunteer and Veteran Activities Coordinator will report directly to the Program Manager and play a pivotal role in enhancing the lives of veterans enrolled in U.S.VETS programs. This dynamic role involves coordinating and managing volunteer recruitment, placement, orientation, and training to ensure a robust volunteer network supporting veterans' activities and program goals. Additionally, the coordinator will develop, promote, and maintain a variety of volunteer opportunities that meet the needs of both staff and clients, fostering strong community relationships and securing vital resources for veteran households.

This position is instrumental in organizing therapeutic, recreational, and social activities that engage veterans in fitness, arts, crafts, outings, and other enriching experiences designed to promote their personal growth and improve quality of life. The coordinator responsibilities include cultivating partnerships with local agencies, schools, and community groups to build a vibrant volunteer network, managing detailed records, donor recognition, and assisting with fundraising and event planning. They must be adept at using Microsoft Office programs for reporting and documentation, possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, and demonstrate independent work capability and excellent time management.

The role requires flexibility in scheduling, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as activities need to align with the veteran programs' calendar. A valid driver’s license and the ability to comply with insurance requirements are necessary, with occasional transportation of participants and coordination of logistics for events and activities. This position offers a unique chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those who have served our country through dedicated volunteer management and veteran engagement.

Job Requirements

Bachelors degree in relevant field preferred
Minimum of two years of relevant experience may substitute for degree requirements
Minimum of one year experience in coordinating volunteer programs and activities
Experience working with homeless and/or veteran population preferred
Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of clients, staff, and community members
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and use good time management to handle a variety of duties
Willingness to adjust hours to accommodate the needs of the job in this residential program environment to include ensuring activities occur for veterans on holidays
Strong interpersonal skills, together with the ability to listen to colleagues and donors, and tact in dealing with potential areas of overlap
Demonstrated ability in Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel
Valid drivers license required
Must meet company insurance requirements and complete a provided driver training course
Position requires ability to be flexible in shift days/hours

Job Qualifications

Bachelors degree in relevant field preferred
Minimum of two years of relevant experience may substitute for degree requirements
Minimum of one year experience in coordinating volunteer programs and activities
Experience working with homeless and/or veteran population preferred
Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of clients, staff, and community members
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and use good time management to handle a variety of duties
Willingness to adjust hours to accommodate the needs of the job in this residential program environment to include ensuring activities occur for veterans on holidays
Strong interpersonal skills, together with the ability to listen to colleagues and donors, and tact in dealing with potential areas of overlap
Demonstrated ability in Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel
Valid drivers license required
Must meet company insurance requirements and complete a provided driver training course
Position requires ability to be flexible in shift days/hours

Job Duties

Develops, promotes, and maintains a wide range of volunteer opportunities within the U.S.VETS site
Surveys staff regularly to assess needs for volunteer assistance and surveys clients for needs and preferences for activities
Coordinates volunteer application process in conjunction with Human Resources as needed and recruits, interviews, and places applicants for volunteer work to support site activities, events, and program departments
Coordinates volunteer placement within programs and departments and assists department supervisors and staff in ensuring volunteer supervision
Conducts and/or arranges for volunteer orientation and training in conjunction with Human Resources department
Creates, updates, and maintains volunteer position descriptions for various volunteer assignments
Maintains accurate records and provides timely statistical and activity reports on volunteer participation
Cultivates relationships and conducts presentations with local community agencies, schools, social organizations, community service programs, subsidized employment programs, and businesses to establish an active network of volunteers and community resources to support U.S.VETS programs
Organizes and conducts site tours related to volunteer and veteran activities
Ensures materials and presentations associated with volunteer and veteran activities properly reflect U.S.VETS brand
Manages database entry and records of incoming in-kind donations for goods and services
Generates thank you letters and other recognition for donors and volunteers
Supports Development & Communications Manager and Executive Director with the planning and execution of on and off-site development and fundraising events
Develops and maintains a current calendar of veteran and volunteer activities and site events related to U.S.VETS programs
Supports veterans in reaching their personal social, recreational and vocational goals and improving quality of life through therapeutic activities
Plans, organizes, directs, and participates in a variety of on and off-site therapeutic and recreational activities for veterans such as fitness activities, cooking classes, field trips, arts and crafts, bowling, sporting events, showing of movies, and games
Transports and/or coordinates transportation for volunteer and veteran activities
Tracks client participation numbers to measure activity success as well as grant related metrics
Other duties as assigned to include special projects and tasks to support Development & Communications Manager and Executive Director