Volunteer and Events Specialist

Neighborimpact-2; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Retirement plan

Vacation time

14 Holidays annually

Job summary

NeighborImpact in Bend, Oregon is seeking a Volunteer & Events Specialist to connect people to purpose by supporting and growing our volunteer program across agency-wide initiatives. You will recruit, train, and recognize volunteers from regular weekly contributors to large events hosting 1,500+ participants.

The role requires coordinating across Head Start, food programs, housing stabilization, and development-led events, with travel within Central Oregon and a 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED required.
• One year of experience with volunteer recruitment and coordination, nonprofit program work, or event planning including event logistics, vendor coordination, and sponsor support.
• One year of experience with public speaking, community outreach, and representing an organization at external events.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 required.
• Ability to travel throughout Central Oregon using personal vehicle for NeighborImpact business (mileage reimbursement for work travel available).
• Ability to work varied hours, including some evenings and weekends required.
• Valid driver's license
• Proof of current auto insurance
• Access to reliable transportation
• Satisfactory Motor Vehicle record check
• Satisfactory criminal background check
• Enrollment in the CBR (Central Background Registry)

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary point of contact for volunteers agency-wide and supports NeighborImpact's volunteer program across Head Start, food programs, housing stabilization, supportive services, and Development-led fundraising events.
• Recruit, orient, supervise, recognize, and report on volunteer activities; manage database records.
• Collaborate with departments to align volunteer activities with program needs and fundraising goals.
• Track volunteer metrics and contribute to impact reporting.

Skills

Public speaking

Community outreach

Volunteer coordination

Event planning

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft 365

VolunteerHub

Job description

Description

Are you looking to work somewhere where you can connect people to purpose? Big into giving back to your community? NeighborImpact wants YOU as our Volunteer & Events Specialist, the heart of our volunteer program agency-wide! You'll recruit, train, and celebrate volunteers ranging from weekly regulars to 1,500+ people at our biggest events.

Location: Bend

Compensation: $25.86/hour (Plus $0.50/hour for Spanish Bilingual ability)

Hours: 40 hours/week,

Benefits:

• 100% premium paid Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance


• Agency paid Retirement plan (up to 6%)


• almost 2 weeks of vacation time accrued in your first year


• plus 14 paid Holidays annually


• a separate sick leave accrual

Deadline: Position remains open until filled

NeighborImpact Overview:

At NeighborImpact, we change lives by helping Central Oregon families access skills and services for success. Our values are respect, compassion, collaboration, accountability, integrity, excellence, responsiveness, and oriented towards positive change.

Overview of Key Duties and Responsibilities:

The Volunteer & Events Specialist serves as the primary point of contact for volunteers agency-wide and supports NeighborImpact's volunteer program across Head Start, food programs, housing stabilization, supportive services, and Development-led fundraising events. Volunteer activity ranges from ongoing weekly commitments to seasonal events involving 1,500+ volunteers, and responsibilities include recruitment, orientation, supervision, recognition, database administration, and reporting.

Requirements

Required

• High School diploma/GED required


• One year of experience with volunteer recruitment and coordination, nonprofit program work, or event planning including event logistics, vendor coordination, and sponsor support


• On year of experience with public speaking, community outreach, and representing an organization at external events


• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 required


• Ability to travel throughout Central Oregon using personal vehicle for NeighborImpact business (mileage reimbursement for work travel available)


• Ability to work varied hours, including some evenings and weekends required


• Required prior to date of hire and throughout employment:

1. Valid driver's license


2. Proof of current auto insurance


3. Access to reliable transportation


4. Satisfactory Motor Vehicle record check


5. Satisfactory criminal background check


6. Enrollment in the CBR (Central Background Registry)

Preferred

• Associate's degree preferred


• Prior volunteer management experience preferred


• Experience with VolunteerHub or comparable volunteer management platform preferred


• Familiarity with trauma-informed practices preferred


• Experience in volunteer recruitment, screening, orientation, and supervision


• Experience with volunteer program metrics, engagement analytics, or impact reporting preferred