Volunteer Coordinator (Grant-Funded)

City of San Bernardino; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the City of San Bernardino as a Volunteer Coordinator to lead and manage volunteer programs within the Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department. This role focuses on recruiting and training volunteers to support senior programs and ensure a meaningful impact in the community. Ideal candidates are skilled communicators with experience in program coordination and a passion for community service.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in community services program coordination.
• Experience in senior program services administration desirable.
• Bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating activities for senior volunteer programs.
• Recruiting, training, and managing volunteers.
• Promoting programs and maintaining outreach materials.

Skills

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

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Consider joining the City of San Bernardino's Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department as a Volunteer Coordinator (Grant-Funded)!

About The City

As a future member of our team, you'll be joining a city with deep roots, cultural diversity, and exciting momentum. Located in the heart of Southern California's Inland Empire, San Bernardino is the county seat and largest city in San Bernardino County, home to more than 222,000 residents. Its rich history - shaped by Native American, Mexican, and Spanish influences - continues to inspire the city's evolving identity.

San Bernardino offers access to major transit corridors, natural beauty, and a wide range of housing and lifestyle options. It's a place where public service careers are supported by a strong sense of community and purpose - and where motivated professionals can grow, contribute, and be part of something meaningful.

About The Position

The Volunteer Coordinator participates in planning, coordinating, implementing, promoting, and overseeing activities for senior volunteer programs. They support the Senior Companion Program Coordinator with daily tasks related to the recruitment and retention of volunteer companions.

Note: This Volunteer Coordinator position is grant-funded and contingent upon continued funding availability. Employment in this role does not guarantee permanent status and may be subject to reduction or elimination if grant funding is reduced or discontinued.

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The Ideal Candidate

• Possesses the ability to effectively communicate complex technical information precisely verbally and in writing.
• Skilled in resolving conflicts and addressing concerns in a professional and effective manner.
• Collaborates with other department staff and coordinates volunteer efforts effectively.
• Has strong abilities to multitask, prioritize tasks, and time management.
  
  

A Day in the Life Consists of

As a Volunteer Coordinator, Your Day Focuses On Supporting The Senior Companion Program. You'll Recruit, Train, And Place Volunteers, Monitor Their Progress, And Ensure Meaningful Community Impact. Daily Tasks May Include

• Coordinating volunteer orientations, trainings, and placements.
• Promoting programs and maintaining outreach materials.
• Managing timesheets, reports, and client care plans.
• Partnering with local agencies for volunteer sites.
• Planning volunteer recognition events.
• Supporting volunteers and resolving issues as needed.
  
  

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Education and Experience

High School Diploma, or G.E.D.Â

AND

Two (2) years of progressively responsible recreational or community services program coordination experience or a combination of training and experience.

Experience with the administration of senior program services or the recruitment and assignment of a large number of volunteers is highly desirable. Bilingual skills preferred.

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Licenses, Certifications, And Equipment

A valid California driver's license is required.Â

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Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Employees work under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet. While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to manipulate, handle, feel, or operate standard office equipment, reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Knowledge of

• Principles, practices, methods and processes used in the planning, administration, implementation, and promotion of a large-scale volunteer program.
• City policies and procedures related to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Federal, state, and local laws, and regulations.
• Basic methods and practices of public outreach and involvement.
• Principles and practices of sound business communication and marketing.
• Uses and operations of a computer and database and other standard software to access.
• Senior adult demographics, concerns, and interests; local seniors' community resources and communication vehicles.
• Basic principles, practices, and techniques of effective employee supervision and training.
  
  

Skill in

• Coordinating, overseeing, and supervising a program that recruits, trains, and places a large number of volunteers in public agencies and private settings.
• Participating in organizing, coordinating, evaluating, and conducting effective marketing, training and recognition activities related to senior volunteer programs (RSVP and SCP).
• Recruiting and interviewing applicants for placement as senior volunteers.
• Assessing needs of senior-age clients and match client needs with volunteer resources.
• Making presentations to various civic groups and organizations.
• Eliciting community and organizational support for volunteer programs.
• Operating a computer using word processing, database, and business software and standard office equipment.
• Relating effectively to older adults from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
• Preparing clear, concise, and comprehensive correspondence and reports.
• Organizing, setting priorities, and exercising sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility.
• Dealing effectively with diverse members of the community.
• Communicating clearly and concisely.
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.
• Providing customer service.
  
  

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Recruitment Timeline

This recruitment will close on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at 11:59 pm, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received.Â

Applications review: Week of June 30, 2025

1st Interview: Tentatively scheduled for the week of July 7, 2025

All dates are subject to change at the discretion of the personnel officer

All applicants are required to submit an online application through the City's official website at www.sbcity.org. This recruitment will remain open until June 29, 2025, at 11:59 PM or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Applications must be fully completed and clearly demonstrate that the minimum qualifications for the position are met. All information provided is subject to review, investigation, and verification. While resumes may be uploaded as supplemental documentation, they will not be accepted in place of a fully completed City application.

Following the initial screening, the most qualified candidates whose backgrounds best match the needs of the City will be invited to continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement. Candidates will remain under consideration until a final selection is made and an offer is accepted. The City of San Bernardino reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time and may determine that none of the applicants, including those who meet the minimum qualifications, are suitable for the position.

Pre-employment process may include, but is not limited to:Â

• Application Review.
• Oral Exam.
• Background Investigation with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
• Pre-employment Medical Exam, including drug and TB test.
• Employment/Professional Reference Check.
  
  

E-Verify Participation

The City of San Bernardino participates in the E-Verify program. In compliance with federal law, all employers are required to verify the identity and employment eligibility of individuals hired to work in the United States.

Accordingly, the City will provide information from each new employee's Form I-9 to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm authorization to work in the United States.

For more information about E-Verify, please visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website at www.uscis.gov

Disclaimers

The City of San Bernardino is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City follows a nepotism policy, which may impact hiring decisions if an applicant has relatives currently employed by the City.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Each request is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. To request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department directly at [phone].Â

This bulletin is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract, expressed or implied. Its contents may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice.

For questions regarding this recruitment, contact Stephanie Rivera at [e-mail]. Additional information is available at www.sbcity.org.

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