What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Volunteer - Volunteer Engagement Director position at Operation Meraki?
Operation Meraki is a veteran-led organization serving those who have served. We operate through our Scout-to-Pathfinder model, a structured reintegration ecosystem designed to move veterans from uncertainty to clarity, from isolation to community, and from survival to stability.
Our programs focus on
We are not an event-based nonprofit. We are not transactional. We are a transformative organization. We are structured, accountable, and impact-driven.
Vision - A world where every veteran and their family successfully transitions into their next mission in life. We envision communities where veterans are not statistics, but leaders, creators, professionals, and mentors.
Values
Purpose Lead the recruitment, retention, and motivation of volunteers to build a thriving, mission-driven community. Empower volunteers to be an extension of the team, creating meaningful experiences that amplify our impact on veterans.
Responsibilities
Our programs focus on
- Mental health and wellness through RESET peer support and experiential programming
- Workforce readiness and empowerment
- Creative expression through photography and storytelling
- Sustainable food initiatives that reconnect veterans to purpose and community
- Outreach and continuity of care so no veteran falls through the cracks
We are not an event-based nonprofit. We are not transactional. We are a transformative organization. We are structured, accountable, and impact-driven.
Vision - A world where every veteran and their family successfully transitions into their next mission in life. We envision communities where veterans are not statistics, but leaders, creators, professionals, and mentors.
Values
- Continuity - We walk with veterans beyond the first phone call. Reintegration is a process, not a moment.
- Integrity - We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standard of service.
- Transparency - We operate with open communication and measurable outcomes.
- Partnership - We believe community engagement is essential to sustainable impact.
- Innovation - We design adaptive programs that respond to the evolving needs of today’s veterans.
Purpose Lead the recruitment, retention, and motivation of volunteers to build a thriving, mission-driven community. Empower volunteers to be an extension of the team, creating meaningful experiences that amplify our impact on veterans.
Responsibilities
- Develop volunteer recruitment strategies.
- Oversee onboarding, training, and engagement.
- Track volunteer metrics hours, retention, impact.
- Increase retention by X% annually.
- Fill the program consistently.
- Provide monthly impact reports.