Volunteer Program Coordinator

Glide; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Glide is seeking a Volunteer Program Coordinator to support its volunteer department, handling outreach, scheduling, recognition, and program design. The role is on-site Monday through Friday 9 AM – 5:30 PM, with occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays during major events.

Responsibilities include orientations, workshops, partner outreach, and tracking volunteer impact using Salesforce. This full-time, non-exempt position offers opportunities to grow with a nationally recognized social

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a non-profit, education, or social impact org.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience coordinating volunteers (recruitment & scheduling).
• Experience presenting to large groups (front-facing role).
• Proficiency with MS Office and a CRM (Salesforce).

Responsibilities

• Greet and steward volunteers during shifts.
• Schedule orientations and debriefs for individuals and groups.
• Conduct group presentations and workshops.
• Liaise with internal departments to add new volunteer opportunities.
• Track volunteer hours and impact reports using Salesforce.

Skills

Volunteer recruitment

Public speaking

Event coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

MS Office

Job description

About Glide

GLIDE is a nationally recognized center for social justice, dedicated to fighting systemic injustices, creating pathways out of poverty and crisis, and transforming lives. Through its integrated comprehensive services, advocacy initiatives, and inclusive community, GLIDE empowers individuals, families, and children to achieve stability and to thrive. GLIDE is on the forefront of addressing some of society’s most pressing issues, including poverty, housing and homelessness, and racial and social justice. GLIDE’s mission is to create a radically inclusive, just, and loving community mobilized to alleviate suffering and break the cycles of poverty and marginalization

Position Summary

The Volunteer Program Coordinator will support GLIDE’s volunteer department, administering individual volunteer programs and strategic initiatives. This position will conduct volunteer outreach and recruitment, volunteer scheduling, support with volunteer recognition initiatives and events, and contribute to the design and implementation of new programsand initiatives. This individual will help the department increase the number of volunteers at GLIDE, increase volunteer retentionand repeat volunteerism, and support Community Service volunteers to acquire new skills and access pathways to employment. This position is expected to be onsite Monday through Friday 9 AM – 5:30 PM and work at major events and holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. There will be occasional work needed on evenings, weekends, and early mornings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet and steward volunteers arriving anddepartingfor their shifts.
• Schedule and conduct virtual and in-person orientations, as well as debriefs, for individuals and groups.
• Conduct group presentations, administer workshops,andfacilitategroups.
• Liaise with internal departments to add new volunteer opportunities.
• Support the recruitment, retention, and success of all volunteers at GLIDE across multiple programs.
• Support with the design,developmentand administration of GLIDE’s group Service-Learning Programming; contribute to the creation of new materials, curriculum, workshop content, and marketing materials.
• Develop relationships with referring partners such as schools, city government departments, community-based organizations, universities, and companies.
• Support with the development and implementation of volunteer appreciation and recognition initiatives and/or events.
• Conduct research on corporate giving programs and in-kind donationprograms.
• Participate in committees forspecial events, holiday activities, fundraisers, etc.
• Attend off-site volunteer recruitment events, deliver off-site presentations, represent GLIDE at external meetings, and conduct outreach such as tabling at events.
• Respond to incoming voicemail and email inquiriesregardingvolunteer opportunities.
• Coordinate and process in-kind donations.
• Use Salesforceand volunteer CRMto track volunteer hours and create reports, support data entry/collection, reviewdata for accuracy, and track programmatic impactvia KPI’s and impact reports.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working in a non-profit, education, or social impact organization required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Previous experience working with volunteers such as volunteer coordination, recruitment, and scheduling highly desired.
• Experiencein a front-facing roleworking with large groups, such as delivering presentations,facilitating workshops, planning/executing group events, etc.required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work productively with frequent interruptions.
• Works well under pressure, excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with a diverse community, including volunteers who are unhoused or previously incarcerated, middle and high school students, families, and corporate employees.
• Proficiency using MS Office required, with experience using a CRM, preferably Salesforce, ideal.

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work on a computer and see details of objects at close range.
• Ability to hear within normal range, and communicate effectively (in person, telephone or Zoom).
• Finger dexterity and the ability to use all standard office equipment.
• Sit or stand comfortably; and the ability to navigate throughout office spaces (via elevator or stairs).

$25 - $31 an hour

This is a fulltime (40 hour/week), Non-Exempt position.

Work Environment

GLIDE’s buildings are located in the Tenderloin neighborhood.GLIDE maintains an "open door" policy to the community and its clients, who frequently enter and leave the building.

This role is covered by the collective bargaining agreement.