Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator

Arlington Chamber; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance stipend

Paid time off (vacation/holidays)

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Aspire Afterschool Learning in Arlington, VA, seeks a Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator to recruit, train, and manage volunteers for afterschool and summer programs, and to support corporate and community outreach.

You will attend events, build partnerships with local schools and organizations, maintain the volunteer database, develop SOPs, coordinate volunteer activities, and report on outreach metrics. This full-time, in-person role is based at Arlington locations.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in volunteer coordination or related nonprofit outreach.
• Proven ability to recruit, train, and retain volunteers of varied ages.
• Experience cultivating partnerships with community organizations and schools.

Responsibilities

• Manage volunteer email account and maintain professional relationships.
• Recruit volunteers through fairs, postings, and partnerships.
• Train and supervise volunteers to coordinate with program staff.
• Lead APS Intern and AmeriCorps member recruitment and interviewing.
• Provide training, ongoing mentorship, and management for Aspire APS Intern and Urban Alliance volunteers.
• Plan volunteer recognition activities and National Volunteer Week.
• Maintain the volunteer database and report hours.
• Develop, improve, and maintain volunteer SOPs and ensure compliance with best practices and laws.
• Assist with corporate volunteer events and planning monthly community volunteer nights.

Skills

Volunteer recruitment

Community outreach

Partnership development

Event coordination

Relationship building

Tools

Galaxy Digital

Bloomerang

CRM systems

Job description

Aspire Afterschool Learning is seeking a Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator. This highly adaptable, personable, and well-organized candidate will work as part of a close team and be responsible for volunteer recruitment and management and support corporate and community outreach in support of our mission to close the educational opportunity gap for South Arlington students.

The Volunteer and Program Coordinator will work to strengthen community engagement in our afterschool and summer learning program by recruiting, training, and managing high school students through retired volunteers as reading buddies and homework helpers. They will serve a key coordinating role for all individual and group volunteer recruitment, training, and management, provide mentorship to Aspire Interns, and support corporate and community outreach, including attending external events aligned with Aspire’s goals and contacting community organizations and corporations to support Aspire initiatives, such as the food pantry, holiday drives, and corporate engagement volunteer-sponsorship packages.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage and respond to Aspire’s volunteer email account, maintaining timely and professional relationships with prospective and current volunteers
• Recruit volunteers of all ages through various means, including attending volunteer fairs, posting volunteer listings, and cultivating partnerships with local schools and community organizations
• Train and supervise volunteers for Aspire’s programs and activities, ensuring coordination with program staff
• Lead recruitment and interviewing for APS Interns and applicable AmeriCorps Members
• Provide training, ongoing mentorship, and management for Aspire APS Intern and Urban Alliance volunteers
• Plan and implement volunteer recognition activities throughout the year and for National Volunteer Week
• Maintain the volunteer database and record all volunteer hours, regularly update data information, and develop reports on Volunteer and Outreach activities as required
• Develop, improve, and maintain volunteer-related SOPs and ensure volunteer SOPs/processes/systems are aligned with best practices and laws (i.e. background checks)
• Assist with facilitating corporate volunteer events
• Planning and managing monthly community volunteer nights

Community & Corporate Outreach Responsibilities (35%)

• Collaborate with and support the Development & Communications Director with Aspire’s corporate volunteer engagement program, including building and maintaining a pipeline of corporate partners, pitching volunteer-sponsorship packages, and coordinating group volunteer events that align with program needs
• Identify, cultivate, and steward relationships with community organizations, faith communities, civic groups, and local businesses to expand Aspire’s volunteer base and in-kind resource support
• Lead outreach and logistics for community resource initiatives, including the food pantry, holiday drives, school supply collections, and other in‑kind campaigns, ensuring adequate donations and smooth execution
• Represent Aspire at community events, volunteer fairs, and networking opportunities; serve as an enthusiastic ambassador for the organization’s mission and programs
• Maintain and grow Aspire’s presence on volunteer matching platforms (e.g., VolunteerMatch, Volunteer Arlington) and support social media outreach efforts related to volunteer recruitment and community engagement
• Track and report on outreach activities, partnership development, and in‑kind resource contributions, maintaining accurate records in Aspire’s database

Who You Are:

• Passionate about educational equity and committed to investing in the growth of Aspire, our students and their families
• A natural relationship-builder who thrives on connecting people to meaningful opportunities and can engage warmly with a wide range of stakeholders — from corporate partners and community leaders to student volunteers and parents
• Self‑motivated and highly organized, with the ability to independently manage multiple projects and deadlines without close supervision
• Flexible and adaptable — comfortable shifting priorities in a dynamic, community‑centered environment and bringing a positive attitude to unexpected challenges

Skills & Experience:

• 1–3 years of experience in volunteer coordination, community outreach, partnership development, or a related field (nonprofit, education, or social services preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, train, and retain volunteers across a range of ages and backgrounds, including youth, corporate groups, and retirees
• Experience cultivating partnerships with community organizations, schools, businesses, or corporate CSR programs; comfortable making outreach calls and pitching partnership opportunities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to write clear, compelling outreach emails, training materials, and impact reports for varied audiences
• Experience managing data and maintaining accurate records; comfortable working with volunteer management platforms or CRM systems (e.g., Galaxy Digital, Bloomerang, or similar)
• Proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel); ability to produce clear reports, spreadsheets, and presentations
• Event planning or logistics experience, including coordinating group activities, managing timelines, and communicating with multiple stakeholders simultaneously

What Else You Should Know:

• The salary for this position is $46,000/year
• The position is full‑time (40 hours/week) and requires the ability to work in‑person
• General work hours are 10 am – 6 pm at Arlington Mill Community Center, with occasional travel to Aspire’s Drew and Randolph sites and community events, and occasional evening/weekend hours for applicable events/outreach
• Monthly health insurance stipend up to $500/month
• 15 vacation days during your first year of employment, 13 holidays, 5 wellness days, and up to two weeks off with pay during the winter holiday break
• Aspire values a positive working environment and culture, and provides highly‑impactful and values driven professional and personal development

Who We Are:

Aspire Afterschool Learning (formerly Greenbrier Learning Center) is a non‑profit organization based in South Arlington, VA. Aspire provides robust, comprehensive, and high‑quality afterschool and summer academic enrichment to historically underserved students in Arlington. Our programs support and connect students, families, schools, and communities while using evidence‑based methods to achieve results for upper elementary school students most impacted by the educational opportunity gap.

Our Core Values:

• Growth: We Aspire to support our students to empower them to reach their goals.
• Connection: We Aspire to bring our community together to create a sense of belonging for our students and their families.
• Equity & Access: We Aspire to provide access to the students and families most impacted by the educational opportunity gap and treat Aspire students and families with dignity, fairness, and respect.
• Excellence: We Aspire to strive for excellence in all that we do.
• Fun & Caring: We Aspire to approach every day with a nurturing spirit of playfulness and warmth.

Aspire Afterschool Learning is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and walks of life. We value having team members who reflect the students and families we serve, including from communities most impacted by the educational opportunity gap. Some candidates may see a long list of job requirements and feel discouraged because they don’t match every single bullet point; please apply anyway. We don’t believe in a “perfect” candidate because we believe in our core values of growth, connection, equity, and access.

Aspire Afterschool Learning does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, gender, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers, selection of vendors, and provision of services.

Please visit our website to learn more about Aspire’s mission and values.