Volunteer Coordinator

Application Process

Please send a thoughtful cover letter stating why you think you would be a good fit for this position, along with your resume to operationsmanager@skagitsymphony.com or by mail to PO Box 1302, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, Attention: Jennifer Watson. No phone calls, please. First review will be August 10, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and accepted until the position is filled. *Applicants who don't follow this process will not be considered.

Skagit Symphony Overview

Skagit Symphony is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization powered by more than 100 volunteers, including our orchestra musicians, Board of Directors, committee members, and many others who contribute their time and skills to support our mission. Our small employee staff consists of the Music Director, Executive Director, Director of Operations, Orchestra Manager, and Administrative Assistant. For more information see our website at: https://www.skagitsymphony.com/

Skagit Symphony’s mission is to present exceptional orchestral experiences to a growing and inclusive audience; to enrich, entertain, educate, and inspire our community through music. Skagit Symphony performs six concerts per season in our outstanding performance venue at McIntyre Hall in Mount Vernon.

Skagit Symphony is a vibrant community-based organization that brings people together through the shared experience of live music. With a commitment to artistic excellence, education, and community connection, the Symphony plays an important role in enriching the cultural life of Skagit Valley. This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate team and help support the people who make that mission possible. As Volunteer Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in building relationships, strengthening engagement, and ensuring volunteers feel valued, supported, and connected to the Symphony’s work.

Position Overview

The Volunteer Coordinator will support Skagit Symphony by recruiting, training, scheduling, recognizing, and retaining orchestra support volunteers while strengthening volunteer engagement across the organization. The role reports to the Executive Director and works closely with staff, and volunteers, including committee and board members.

Key responsibilities include developing volunteer opportunities, coordinating volunteers for outreach, concerts, fundraisers, donor events, and community activities, and promoting Skagit Symphony’s mission in the community. They will also manage volunteer information through our CRM (Bonterra) and help maintain communications and volunteer policies. The complete job description can be found at https://www.skagitsymphony.com/join-our-team

Required Qualifications & Skills

The ideal candidate is a people-person, approachable, organized, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and collaboratively. They should have strong communication, administrative, customer service, and computer skills, along with discretion, sound judgment, flexibility, and experience working with volunteers, as individuals or groups.

Minimum qualifications include being 18 years or older, having a high school diploma or GED, a strong customer service background, a demonstrated history of volunteerism, U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency, and a valid, clean Washington State driver’s license. Nonprofit or social services experience and bilingual skills are preferred.

Compensation, Schedule, and Location

Hiring wage will be $20-22/hour. Sick leave will be accrued. The position is 20 hours per week and requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends for concerts, fundraising events, and community presentations. Skagit Symphony has its office and music library in Mount Vernon. Our concert and dress rehearsal venue is McIntyre Hall at Skagit Valley College in Mount Vernon. 

ADA Specifications

This position requires the ability to sit, climb stairs, stand, lift up to 20 lbs., as well as speak, and hear, sometimes for extended periods of time. It does require the ability to use a computer and office equipment traditionally found in office settings. There will be limited local and regional travel.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

Candidate will be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment.

It is Skagit Symphony's policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.