What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer Center Coordinator - Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts position at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts?
Job Description
Position Summary
The Volunteer Center at MCLA is seeking motivated and community-driven studentss to serve as the Volunteer Center Coordinators. This student leadership role is ideal for someone passionate about civic engagement, community building, and service learning. The Coordinator will oversee day-to-day outreach operations, help develop volunteer programs, and act as a liaison between the campus and the greater North Adams community, including public schools, nonprofits, and other service organizations.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and promote volunteer opportunities for MCLA students through tabling, digital outreach, and campus events.
Maintain regular communication with local partners such as North Adams Public Schools, local nonprofits, and civic organizations.
Assist in the planning and implementation of community service days, campus-wide drives, and service-learning events.
Recruit, train, and support student volunteers and student organizations engaged in service.
Track student volunteer hours and participation data using designated tools or databases.
Attend and support regular Volunteer Center team meetings.
Represent the Volunteer Center at campus events and community meetings when appropriate.
Work collaboratively with the Director of Civic Programming to identify new partnerships and program opportunities.
Requirements
Qualifications
Must be a currently enrolled MCLA student in good academic and disciplinary standing.
Strong interest in community engagement, civic responsibility, and/or education.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Comfortable working with both college students and external community partners.
Prior Volunteer Experience Preferred But Not Required.
Additional Information
This position is only open to current MCLA students.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Should you need to request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email Brenda Stokes, Executive Director Human Resources.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is deeply committed to fostering a community of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We provide equal access to educational, co-curricular and employment opportunities for all applicants, students, and employees regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran status, or membership in any other legally protected class. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity that they operate, which extends to admission and employment.
Inquiries about Title IX, Equal Opportunity, or ADA/504 and other non-discrimination policies may be directed to MCLA's Title IX Coordinator and Equal Opportunity Officer, to the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both.
Lucas Morrill
Interim Title IX Coordinator and Equal Opportunity Officer
375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-5103
Titleix@mcla.edu
U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
33 Arch Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02119-1424
Telephone: (617) 289-0111; FAX: (617) 289-0150; TDD (877) 521-2172
OCR.Boston@ed.gov
Application Instructions
Applicants should electronically submit an application by clicking on the APPLY NOW button below.
For additional information on this position, please contact the hiring manager, April Wright, at april.wright@mcla.edu.
Position Summary
The Volunteer Center at MCLA is seeking motivated and community-driven studentss to serve as the Volunteer Center Coordinators. This student leadership role is ideal for someone passionate about civic engagement, community building, and service learning. The Coordinator will oversee day-to-day outreach operations, help develop volunteer programs, and act as a liaison between the campus and the greater North Adams community, including public schools, nonprofits, and other service organizations.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and promote volunteer opportunities for MCLA students through tabling, digital outreach, and campus events.
Maintain regular communication with local partners such as North Adams Public Schools, local nonprofits, and civic organizations.
Assist in the planning and implementation of community service days, campus-wide drives, and service-learning events.
Recruit, train, and support student volunteers and student organizations engaged in service.
Track student volunteer hours and participation data using designated tools or databases.
Attend and support regular Volunteer Center team meetings.
Represent the Volunteer Center at campus events and community meetings when appropriate.
Work collaboratively with the Director of Civic Programming to identify new partnerships and program opportunities.
Requirements
Qualifications
Must be a currently enrolled MCLA student in good academic and disciplinary standing.
Strong interest in community engagement, civic responsibility, and/or education.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Comfortable working with both college students and external community partners.
Prior Volunteer Experience Preferred But Not Required.
Additional Information
This position is only open to current MCLA students.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Should you need to request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email Brenda Stokes, Executive Director Human Resources.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is deeply committed to fostering a community of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We provide equal access to educational, co-curricular and employment opportunities for all applicants, students, and employees regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran status, or membership in any other legally protected class. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity that they operate, which extends to admission and employment.
Inquiries about Title IX, Equal Opportunity, or ADA/504 and other non-discrimination policies may be directed to MCLA's Title IX Coordinator and Equal Opportunity Officer, to the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both.
Lucas Morrill
Interim Title IX Coordinator and Equal Opportunity Officer
375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-5103
Titleix@mcla.edu
U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
33 Arch Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02119-1424
Telephone: (617) 289-0111; FAX: (617) 289-0150; TDD (877) 521-2172
OCR.Boston@ed.gov
Application Instructions
Applicants should electronically submit an application by clicking on the APPLY NOW button below.
For additional information on this position, please contact the hiring manager, April Wright, at april.wright@mcla.edu.
