Volunteer & Community Engagement Coordinator

Resource Area for Teaching; Wayne (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Performance bonuses

Three weeks of vacation

One week of paid sick leave

Paid holidays and holiday shutdown

Job summary

RAFT is seeking a highly organized Volunteer & Community Engagement Coordinator to welcome volunteers, build community partnerships, recruit volunteers, and ensure each volunteer leaves inspired. The role also supports inventory, purchasing, and production planning to ensure materials are ready for events.

The position emphasizes nonprofit work, community engagement, and balancing people-focused tasks with operational excellence, with regular on-site work in San Jose, CA.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in volunteer management or related nonprofit fields.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational abilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact for volunteers at onsite and offsite events.
• Welcome volunteers, create organized, engaging and meaningful experiences.
• Coordinate materials and communications for volunteer activities.
• Support inventory, procurement and BOM-related planning using NetSuite.

Skills

Volunteer management

Event coordination

Community engagement

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Build Community. Inspire Volunteers. Help Bring Hands-On Learning to Thousands of Students.

At RAFT, we believe every student deserves access to engaging, hands-on STEAM learning experiences. Our volunteers play a vital role in making that possible by helping prepare the educational materials used in classrooms throughout the Bay Area.

We're looking for a highly organized, relationship-driven Volunteer & Community Engagement Coordinator who enjoys bringing people together, creating exceptional volunteer experiences, and supporting the behind-the-scenes operations that help our mission thrive.

In this role, you'll welcome and lead volunteer groups, build relationships with community partners, help recruit volunteers, and ensure every volunteer leaves feeling valued and inspired. You'll also support inventory, purchasing, and production planning to ensure volunteer events have the materials needed to succeed.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is passionate about nonprofit work, community engagement, volunteer management, and creating meaningful experiences while balancing people-focused work with operational excellence.

Location: San Jose, California (Regular on-site work required)

Why You'll Love Working at RAFT

At RAFT, your work directly supports students, educators, and communities. You'll have the opportunity to:

• Make a meaningful impact through a mission-driven nonprofit organization.
• Create memorable volunteer experiences for individuals, schools, and corporate teams.
• Collaborate with a creative, passionate, and supportive team.
• See the direct impact of your work on thousands of students each year.
• Enjoy a fun, collaborative culture where innovation and teamwork are valued.

We also offer:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Performance bonuses
• Three weeks of vacation
• One week of paid sick leave
• Paid holidays and holiday shutdown

Volunteer & Community Engagement

• Serve as the primary point of contact for volunteers during onsite and offsite events.
• Welcome volunteers and create an engaging, organized, and meaningful volunteer experience.
• Partner with the Volunteer & Event Coordinator to plan volunteer activities and communications.
• Lead volunteer orientations and provide guidance throughout volunteer events.
• Recruit new volunteers through community outreach, nonprofit partnerships, local organizations, and online platforms.
• Build relationships that encourage volunteers to return and become long-term supporters of RAFT.
• Set up and break down volunteer workstations while ensuring projects and materials are ready for each event.
• Coordinate materials needed for volunteer kit production.

Behind-the-Scenes Operations

Help ensure our volunteer events and STEAM kit production run smoothly by:

• Supporting purchasing, inventory management, and production planning using NetSuite.
• Creating and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs) for RAFT's STEAM learning kits.
• Preparing purchase orders and working with suppliers.
• Maintaining accurate inventory records and investigating discrepancies.
• Performing kit builds and inventory transactions in NetSuite.
• Supporting retail operations by processing Point of Sale transactions when needed.

What We’re Looking For

We're excited to meet someone who has:

• Two or more years of experience in volunteer management, nonprofit organizations, community engagement, education, event coordination, or a related field.
• A passion for serving others and creating meaningful volunteer experiences.
• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience coordinating events, volunteer programs, or community activities.
• Comfort learning technology, inventory systems, or ERP platforms such as NetSuite.
• Experience with purchasing, inventory management, or operations is a plus.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to work on weekends

RAFT is an equal opportunity employer.