What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer Coordinator position at BOYS & GIRLS CLUB FOX VALLEY INC?
Inspire. Support. Lead. Make a Difference.
At the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley, our mission is simple and powerful: to inspire and enable all young people - especially those with unmet needs - to reach their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring community members.
Everything we do is rooted in our values: Kids First, Caring Adults, Safe & Healthy Environments, Responsible Stewardship, and Opportunity for All.
We’re youth-centered, collaborative, and committed to leadership that strengthens our community. Every day, our team works to ensure young people experience supportive relationships, safety, recognition, opportunity, fun, and belonging.
We’re youth-centered, collaborative, and committed to leadership that strengthens our community. Every day, our team works to ensure young people experience supportive relationships, safety, recognition, opportunity, fun, and belonging.
If you’re energized by purpose-driven work and want to help build an organization where every kid can thrive - this is where you belong.
About the Role
As our Volunteer Coordinator, you’ll recruit, onboard and support the volunteers who make our programs possible, and support the volunteer experience during corporate volunteer days and special events like our annual Turkey Trot. You’ll build lasting relationships with volunteers and partner across our organization to make sure the right people are in the right roles, doing meaningful work that supports our mission.
In this role, you will:
- Recruit and welcome new volunteers, matching their skills and interests to where we need them most.
- Lead orientation and training so volunteers feel prepared and confident.
- Serve as an ongoing, trusted point of contact for our volunteer community
- Coordinate the volunteer experience for corporate volunteer days and special events.
- Recognize and celebrate our volunteers throughout the year.
- Maintain accurate volunteer records and reporting.
This job posting reflects the primary responsibilities of the role and is not intended to be all-inclusive.
Why Join Us?
Because what happens here matters.
Because every young person deserves opportunity.
Because you can help strengthen an environment where caring adults change lives every day.
Because every young person deserves opportunity.
Because you can help strengthen an environment where caring adults change lives every day.
You’ll be part of a team defined by compassion, integrity, learning, collaboration, and purpose - all working together to make the Fox Valley a great place for all youth to grow.
Who we’re looking for
A collaborative, mission-driven people-focused professional with:
- 1-2 years of experience in volunteer coordination, recruiting, community engagement, or a related people-facing role.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey information in a timely, open, and clear manner.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships and coordinate effectively across departments.
- Strong organizational skills and experience managing multiple moving pieces at once.
- Familiarity with youth development principles, behavior management, guidance, outcomes evaluation, collaboration, and program management.
- Comfort working a schedule that includes regular afternoon hours, occasional daytime commitments, and required availability on Thanksgiving Day for the Turkey Trot.
- Reliable transportation.
- Knowledge of and ability to effectively use computers, software, and other technology tools.
Location:
- This role is based at our Appleton Club and supports a multi-site workplace; regular on-site presence is expected. We are not able to offer relocation assistance.
Schedule:
- Afternoons, generally including after-school hours, with flexibility for occasional corporate volunteer days and special events that may take place at varying times during a standard workday. This role also requires availability for a monthly team training during the first Friday of each month.
Our Commitment
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building an inclusive environment where differences are valued, equity is intentional, and everyone belongs.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building an inclusive environment where differences are valued, equity is intentional, and everyone belongs.
Benefits:
Job Training, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Health InsuranceSalary : $38,857 - $53,272