Volunteer Programs & Community Engagement Lead

Baby2baby Events; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Baby2Baby seeks a dedicated Volunteer and Community Engagement Coordinator to lead daily volunteer sessions, coordinate materials for projects, and support outreach across Los Angeles. You will train volunteers, manage online platforms, and analyze participation data while collaborating with teams on holiday and back-to-school programs.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. The role is based at Baby2Baby’s HQ in Los Angeles with some offsite events and occasional weekend

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years relevant professional experience.
• Physical demands include lifting up to 50lbs and standing for extended periods of time.
• Excellent oral communication skills with the ability to speak professionally, publicly, and confidently to donors, sponsors, volunteers and community partners.
• Strong organizational, time-management and multi-tasking skills with the ability to adapt quickly and problem-solves under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, make thoughtful decisions independently and lead projects.
• Highly personable and energized by working with diverse populations and building relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills and an artistic eye.
• Commitment to Baby2Baby’s mission and passion for volunteerism and community engagement.
• Spanish speaking highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads daily volunteer sessions, including set up, facilitation, troubleshooting and breakdown.
• Serves as the point person during volunteer sessions, helping make real-time decisions and ensuring a positive volunteer experience.
• Trains volunteers and educated groups on Baby2Baby’s mission and programs.
• Coordinates preparation and organization of materials for special projects and offsite volunteer events.
• Supports and cross-trains in additional community engagement efforts, including holiday programs, back to school efforts, responsive programming, community events and the internship program.
• Acts as a primary point of contact for volunteer groups by coordinating pre-session communications, confirming logistics and providing post-session follow-up.
• Maintains online recruiting platforms and scheduling systems.
• Tracks and analyzes volunteer participation.
• Coordinates volunteer recognition and appreciation efforts.
• Researches and attends mission-related community fairs/events.
• On-site involvement at Baby2Baby events, distributions, sponsorship activations, and volunteer sessions across Los Angeles, etc. Some events may occur on the weekend.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Volunteer coordination

Communication

Organization

Public speaking

Relationship building

Tools

Google Workspace

Canva

Job description

Baby2Baby seeks a dedicated Volunteer and Community Engagement Coordinator to lead daily volunteer sessions, coordinate materials for projects, and support outreach across Los Angeles. You will train volunteers, manage online platforms, and analyze participation data while collaborating with teams on holiday and back-to-school programs.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. The role is based at Baby2Baby’s HQ in Los Angeles with some offsite events and occasional weekend