Volunteer Coordinator

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Job Description -Volunteer Coordinator

Organization

Maple Grove Arts Center

Role

Volunteer Coordinator

Renumeration

Volunteer Basis

Reporting

Board of Directors

Time Allocation

2-3 hours per week

About Us

The Maple Grove Arts Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring creativity, fostering community, and enriching lives through art. Our vision is to become a vibrant, inclusive arts center that empowers our community by nurturing artistic passion.

Role Summary

The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for recruiting, organizing, and managing volunteers to support the programs and events of the Maple Grove Arts Center. This role involves fostering a welcoming environment for volunteers, ensuring they are properly trained, and recognizing their contributions.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit and onboard new volunteers to meet the needs of the arts center’s programs and events.
• Develop and maintain a database of volunteers, tracking availability, skills, and participation.
• Coordinate volunteer assignments and schedules for events, classes, and projects.
• Updating website hours of operations each week. (Squarespace)
• Making and monitoring volunteer sign-up sheets. (SignUp Genius)
• Provide orientation and training for volunteers to ensure they understand their roles and responsibilities.
• Act as the main point of contact for volunteers, addressing questions, concerns, and feedback.
• Recognize and celebrate the contributions of volunteers through thank-you initiatives, awards, or special events.
• Collaborate with staff and leadership to identify volunteer needs and align them with the organization’s goals.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures to create a safe and supportive environment for all volunteers.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the volunteer program, providing suggestions for improvement.

Ideal Candidate

• Enthusiastic about the arts and community involvement.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• A proactive and positive attitude, with the ability to inspire and motivate volunteers.
• Previous experience in volunteer coordination or program management is a plus but not required.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in volunteer management and program coordination.
• Opportunities to work closely with a creative and passionate team.
• The satisfaction of fostering community engagement and supporting a thriving arts center.
• Development of skills in leadership, communication, and organization.
• A chance to make a meaningful impact by building a strong and committed volunteer base.

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you! Please submit a brief statement about your interest in the Volunteer Coordinator position and how your skills align with the role.

Send your statement to Lise Spence-Parsons via email at Lspence-parsons@maplegroveartscenter.org.