Volunteer & Events Lead: Community Impact Champion

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

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.