Volunteer Coordinator (LTA)

Town-of-Gilbert; Arizona; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Gilbert seeks a highly motivated professional for the Volunteer Coordinator role in a limited-term agreement. This position reports to the Community Resource Manager and focuses on coordinating the town-wide volunteer program and planning community engagement events.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of relevant experience; CVA designation is preferred. A pre-employment background check is required and the start is scheduled for late September

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, Social or Human Services, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in volunteer program management, community engagement, nonprofit coordination, event coordination, or related functions
• Public sector experience in human services programs, community outreach, project coordination, or contract administration preferred
• Certified Volunteer Administrator (CVA) designation preferred
• This position requires a pre-employment background check

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the town-wide volunteer program, onboarding, tracking, and recognition across boards and departments
• Planning and leading community engagement events, from food drives and day-of-service initiatives to volunteer recognition celebrations
• Developing and maintaining community resource materials that connect residents with services
• Building and sustaining partnerships with nonprofit organizations and service groups

Skills

Volunteer program management

Community engagement

Event coordination

Nonprofit partnerships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, Social or Human Services, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or related field

Job description

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Volunteer Coordinator (Limited-Term Agreement*). With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering opportunities for professional growth in a rewarding, innovative work environment.

The Volunteer Coordinator reports to the Community Resource Manager. The primary functions of this position include:

• Coordinating the town-wide volunteer program, overseeing onboarding, tracking, and recognition for volunteers across boards and commissions, Parks & Recreation, Community Resources, and other departments, while partnering with Fire and Police, who administer separate volunteer programs.
• Planning and leading community engagement events, from food drives and day-of-service initiatives to volunteer recognition celebrations
• Developing and maintaining community resource materials that connect residents with the services they need
• Building and sustaining partnerships with nonprofit organizations and service groups to expand volunteer opportunities
• For a full list of duties, please review the job description.

This is a limited-term position. *Limited -Term means that the position is funded through the FY2027 year and will require council approval to continue the role either as an LTA or as a Full-Time permanent position in the FY28 year, starting on July 1, 2027. FLSA Status: Exempt (not eligible for overtime).

Tentative Recruitment Timeline:

• Posting Closes: August 23, 2026
• Virtual On-Demand Interview Invites: August 26, 2026
• Tentative In-Person Interviews: September 9, 2026
• Tentative Start Date: September 28, 2026

You're a natural relationship-builder who thrives on bringing people together for a shared cause. You've spent years coordinating volunteers, community outreach, or nonprofit partnerships, and you know how to juggle multiple events and stakeholders without losing sight of the details. You communicate confidently with everyone from first-time volunteers to Town Council members, and you find real satisfaction in connecting neighbors with resources that make a difference in their lives.

At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, Social or Human Services, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or a related field
• 3 or more years of experience in volunteer program management, community engagement, nonprofit coordination, event coordination, or related functions
• Public sector experience in human services programs, community outreach, project coordination, or contract administration preferred
• Certified Volunteer Administrator (CVA) designation preferred

This position requires a pre-employment background check.

This position has been designated as a light work position that spends a majority of their workday in an office environment, with periodic time at community events and partner locations. Click here to learn more about the different physical exertion levels as defined by the Social Security Administration.

The physical demands and working conditions information above is meant to provide a general idea of the conditions for this role. Gilbert is committed to being an inclusive employer of candidates with a wide range of abilities, and looks for opportunities to accommodate different abilities within reason.

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.