Volunteer Programs Lead: Community Harvests & Outreach

Aloha Harvest; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Aloha Harvest seeks a Volunteer Coordinator to recruit, onboard, train, and retain volunteers across all programs. The role involves on-site and outdoor work for Community Harvests, food rescue operations, and special events, with leadership development for Neighbor Island teams.

You will build and maintain a reliable volunteer pool, coordinate schedules, and ensure safety and compliance with policies. The position may require evenings and weekends and driving a provided vehicle.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to recruit, motivate, train, and develop volunteers.
• Strong relationship-building and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Nonprofit or community-based experience preferred.
• Experience with volunteer management systems and social media/community outreach preferred.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and special events as required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to safely operate an Aloha Harvest work vehicle.
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors and perform hands-on physical work.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, onboard, train, schedule, and retain volunteers across all Aloha Harvest programs.
• Oversee the Community Harvest Program and ensure consistent volunteer participation.
• Lead and supervise all Community Harvest events, including volunteer coordination and on-site leadership.
• Attend and actively participate in Community Harvests and other volunteer events.
• Safely operate an Aloha Harvest work vehicle to transport equipment and rescued produce.
• Assist with hands-on harvesting, loading, unloading, and distribution of rescued produce.
• Develop and maintain a reliable pool of volunteers for on-call food rescue pickups.
• Coordinate volunteers for office support, food sorting, special events, outreach, and other needs.
• Coordinate and support volunteers at special events and off-site activities, including evenings and weekends.
• Develop volunteer policies, procedures, training materials, and communication systems.
• Build relationships with schools, businesses, and community organizations to strengthen recruitment.
• Develop and implement volunteer recognition and retention strategies.
• Lead the development of Neighbor Island volunteer teams and leaders.
• Establish training, communication, scheduling, and reporting systems that support volunteer-led operations.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Volunteer recruitment

Event coordination

Driver's license

Outdoor work

Tools

Volunteer management system

Job description

Aloha Harvest seeks a Volunteer Coordinator to recruit, onboard, train, and retain volunteers across all programs. The role involves on-site and outdoor work for Community Harvests, food rescue operations, and special events, with leadership development for Neighbor Island teams.

You will build and maintain a reliable volunteer pool, coordinate schedules, and ensure safety and compliance with policies. The position may require evenings and weekends and driving a provided vehicle.