Hybrid Vegan Programs & Volunteer Coordinator

Vegan STL; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Project Animal Freedom seeks a St. Louis Coordinator to support the St. Louis chapter with program development, volunteer management, and event planning. They will also assist in donor management and other nonprofit/chapter-related affairs to enhance local capacity and impact.

The role emphasizes hands-on organizing, strong communication, and a passion for community-based vegan advocacy within a flexible, mostly remote team.

Qualifications

• Committed vegan with a passion for movement-building.
• Experience organizing at least 50 public-facing events (e.g., protests, markets, outreach).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized, proactive, and comfortable using tools like Google Drive, Excel, and ChatGPT.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a mostly remote team.

Responsibilities

• Chapter Communications: Draft and send email/text communications for the St. Louis chapter.
• Volunteer management: Build a robust volunteer program and engage volunteers regularly.
• Program Coordination: Assess outreach programs and generate internal reports; support infrastructure and strategy.
• Event Planning: Assist with major local events and ensure successful execution.

Skills

Communication

Event planning

Volunteer management

Google Drive

Excel

ChatGPT

Education

Nonprofit management degree

Tools

Google Drive

Excel

ChatGPT

Job description

The St. Louis Coordinator will provide critical program support to our St. Louis chapter. They will develop programs, manage volunteers, and engage in event planning. They will also assist in donor management and other nonprofit/chapter-related affairs. Their goal is to significantly enhance our capacity and impact locally. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on organizing experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for community-based vegan advocacy.

Job Title: St. Louis Coordinator

Organization: Project Animal Freedom

Pay: $20/hour

Schedule: 20 hours/week (flexible); includes four weeks of unpaid vacation annually

Location: Hybrid (Mostly Remote + Some In-Person Work)

About Project Animal Freedom

Our mission is to build a fully vegan Midwest by 2056. Through a chapter-based model, we empower grassroots leaders to drive local change with national impact. With five active chapters and ten more launching by the end of 2026, we’re scaling quickly and looking for the right person to help support that growth.

Key Responsibilities

Chapter Communications

Draft and send email and text communications on behalf of our St. Louis chapter

Manage shared inboxes and respond to messages in less than 24 hours

Maintain clear, proactive communication with relevant team members

Leadership Development

Build a robust volunteer program, including associated materials

Meet periodically with our volunteers to enhance their engagement, satisfaction, and personal growth

Program Coordination

Help assess chapter outreach programs and generate internal reports

Collaborate with relevant team members to build infrastructure and strategy

Provide ongoing logistical and strategic support to our St. Louis chapter

Event Planning

Support the planning of major events (e.g. vegan markets, fundraisers)

Assist our St. Louis chapter with successful execution of local events

Candidate Profile

Required

Committed vegan with a passion for movement-building

Experience organizing at least 50 public-facing events (e.g., protests, markets, outreach) or a strong desire to improve their event planning skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Organized, proactive, and comfortable using tools like Google Drive, Excel, and ChatGPT

Able to work independently and collaboratively within a mostly remote team

Preferred

Based in the St. Louis region

Degree in nonprofit management, communications, or related fields

Experience coordinating large-scale vegan events and volunteers

Familiarity with grassroots or chapter-based organizing models

Flexible schedule (approx. 4 hours/day, Monday-Friday); weekend response only for urgent items

Four weeks of unpaid vacation (max two consecutive weeks at a time)

Growth potential: candidates who excel may be considered for expanded roles as funding increases