Volunteer Coordinator

Cdachamber

Sandpoint (ID)

On-site

USD 22,730 - 32,373

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Dinner provided on show days

Performance access at the end of each shift

Job summary

A renowned summer festival in Sandpoint is seeking a highly organized Volunteer Coordinator to manage the volunteer program for the Summer Series. This part-time role involves recruitment, training, and on-site management of volunteers. Responsibilities include coordinating with departments, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring a smooth workflow during events. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and have experience in team coordination. This seasonal position offers $20.00/hr with dinner provided on show days.

Qualifications

Strong organizational and time-management skills are essential.
Ability to remain calm and solutions-oriented in high-pressure situations is required.
Experience coordinating teams is a must.
Must be comfortable working extended hours during live event dates.

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of the volunteer program lifecycle, including recruitment, scheduling, training, and supervision.
Collaborate with Festival staff to ensure departments are fully staffed.
Troubleshoot and resolve volunteer-related issues effectively.
Prohibit entry for all non-scheduled volunteers.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Time-management skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Experience coordinating teams

Comfortable working extended hours

Job description

Location: Sandpoint, ID | June 15 - August 12, 2026

Schedule: Part-Time

Compensation: $20.00/hr

Reports To: Community Engagement Coordinator

Apply at festivalatsandpoint.com/careers

Position Summary

The Festival at Sandpoint (FAS) is seeking a highly organized and people-focused Volunteer Coordinator to lead our volunteer program for the Summer Series. This role oversees recruitment, scheduling, training, and on-site management of volunteers who support festival operations across all departments.

The Festival at Sandpoint’s Volunteer Coordinator will report to the Community Engagement Coordinator and will be responsible for supporting all volunteer departments for the Summer Series. This role begins part-time in-office during the planning phase and transitions into an on-site position during the series. On-site dinner will be provided on show days during the Summer Series.

Seasonal Structure

Part-time: 15-20 hours per week (potential for some remote work)
Manage volunteer applications and scheduling
Coordinate with the Community Engagement Coordinator to staff volunteer departments
Assist in planning and execution of Volunteer Meet & Greet Event
Plan and execute department orientations as needed

Summer Series: July 30 - August 9

On-site presence required, hours may increase
Evenings and weekends required
Manage volunteer daily assignments and check-in
Serve as primary point of contact for volunteers
Coordinate with Department leads to ensure adequate staffing
Adjust schedules in real time as needed

Post-Series: August 10 - 12

Provide series-end communications to the volunteer base, including the distribution of feedback survey.
Ensure accurate post-event reporting, volunteer data updates, and internal recap contributions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of the volunteer program lifecycle: recruitment, scheduling, training, and on-site supervision
Collaborate with Festival staff to ensure departments are fully staffed
Troubleshoot and resolve volunteer-related issues
Prohibit entry for all non-scheduled volunteers

Qualifications

Required