Volunteer Partnerships & Recruitment Lead

Thread, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Thread, Inc. is seeking a Partnerships & Recruitment Manager to lead site-based volunteer recruitment, build authentic community relationships, and cultivate a sustainable volunteer pipeline aligned with Thread's mission.

Reporting to the Director of Partnerships & Recruitment, you will drive recruitment strategy, storytelling, and partnerships across the region, ensuring a welcoming experience from awareness through onboarding and placement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in volunteer recruitment, community organizing, relationship management, sales, nonprofit engagement, outreach, or related fields.
• Demonstrated success building authentic relationships and mobilizing individuals toward meaningful community involvement.
• Experience facilitating presentations, conducting outreach, and engaging diverse audiences through persuasive communication and storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Execute site-based volunteer recruitment strategies that support organizational recruitment goals and strengthen the long-term volunteer pipeline.
• Build authentic relationships with individuals and community organizations that serve as recruitment channels.
• Represent Thread at community events, presentations, volunteer fairs, and recruitment activities that increase awareness and inspire community involvement.
• Identify emerging recruitment opportunities and recommend strategies that strengthen volunteer engagement across the region.
• Guide prospective volunteers through onboarding, placement, and early engagement, ensuring a welcoming and coordinated recruitment process.

Skills

Volunteer recruitment

Relationship management

Community organizing

Public speaking

Storytelling

Project management

Tools

CRM platforms

Microsoft 365

Google Workspace

Job description

Thread, Inc. is seeking a Partnerships & Recruitment Manager to lead site-based volunteer recruitment, build authentic community relationships, and cultivate a sustainable volunteer pipeline aligned with Thread's mission.

Reporting to the Director of Partnerships & Recruitment, you will drive recruitment strategy, storytelling, and partnerships across the region, ensuring a welcoming experience from awareness through onboarding and placement.