Volunteer Engagement Coordinator

The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is a nonprofit organization dedicated to alleviating hunger and building community through service, advocacy, and outreach. As a leading food bank in the region, the organization collaborates with local partners, corporations, schools, faith communities, and civic groups to address food insecurity with compassion, efficiency, and sustainability. Through a combination of food distribution programs and volunteer engagement, the Regional Food Bank works tirelessly to ensure that those in need receive consistent and dignified access to nutritious food. The Food Bank also plays a vital role in raising public awareness about hunger-related issues and fostering support for its mission through education and advocacy initiatives. This human-centered approach exemplifies the organization’s commitment to both serving neighbors and strengthening the community fabric across Oklahoma.

The Volunteer Engagement Coordinator position is a strategic and dynamic role focused on leading volunteer recruitment, engagement, and retention efforts to support the Food Bank’s daily operations and community-oriented programs. The successful candidate will develop and implement innovative recruitment strategies that attract a diverse array of individual and group volunteers, which include scheduling, onboarding, communication, and outreach to corporate, educational, and faith-based communities. This role involves managing volunteer systems and databases to ensure an organized, compliant, and data-driven approach to volunteer operations. The Coordinator serves as the primary administrative lead for the volunteer platform, tracking participation, attendance, and retention metrics while analyzing data to guide continuous improvement efforts.

More than just managing schedules, this role fosters meaningful volunteer experiences by coordinating placements according to departmental needs, organizing appreciation events, and maintaining comprehensive volunteer materials such as manuals and position descriptions. The Coordinator will also play an essential part in donor cultivation by linking volunteer activities with philanthropic engagement and working closely with the Development team to convert volunteers into donors and advocates. In addition, they will represent the Food Bank at community functions, promote hunger awareness, and facilitate communication strategies that reinforce volunteer connections.

In this role, the Coordinator will engage regularly with multiple stakeholders including volunteers, group leaders, staff, and external partners to ensure that volunteer programs remain effective, welcoming, and aligned with the Regional Food Bank’s mission and operational goals. The position requires adaptability, interpersonal sensitivity, and a passion for community service, and offers an opportunity to contribute to meaningful social impact by connecting people, resources, and purpose.

This is a full-time position classified as Safety Sensitive under Oklahoma law, reflecting the importance of attention to detail and reliability in managing volunteer activities that directly support the Regional Food Bank’s mission. Travel up to 50% may be required, and the role involves both office and occasional physical work environments. The Food Bank provides a comprehensive benefits package including fully paid medical insurance and various wellness and retirement plans. The Volunteer Engagement Coordinator contributes significantly to the organization’s goal of building a sustainable volunteer base that powers ongoing hunger relief efforts in Oklahoma.