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Volunteer Services Coordinator

For one year, get paid to build sustainable solutions in a community, gain valuable hands-on experience and prepare for your future. This full-time AmeriCorps service position offers a great opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of others while building your own knowledge and skillset.

AmeriCorps National members serve the community in direct service and capacity building activities.

What will you do?

The Volunteer Services Coordinator helps recruit, train, schedule and recognize volunteers while growing the volunteer base and advancing individual and group partnerships. Market within the community to recruit new volunteers. Develop new events and opportunities for volunteers to engage with the mission of Habitat for Humanity.

Typically serve Tuesday – Saturday to support work on the build site.
Recruit and schedule volunteers for construction, office, ReStore, deconstruction, family services and special events opportunities.
Assist with all aspects of volunteer management including orientations, maintenance of database, volunteer tracking and follow-up.
Work with construction staff to ensure successful volunteer build days – signing volunteers in, providing orientation and safety briefings, helping put away tools with volunteers at the end of the day and ordering necessary volunteer supplies.
Develop and/or revise volunteer recruitment, management and recognition tools.

This position will focus on volunteer services aspects of Habitat affiliate operations.

Where will you serve?

Organization name: Habitat for Humanity Greater Salt Lake Area
Nearest metropolitan area: Salt Lake City
Full-time staff: 13
Expected number of AmeriCorps members: 6
Number of homes to be built: 7
Activities and attractions: Salt Lake Valley Habitat for Humanity is in a beautiful region rich in outdoor activities and natural retreats. Ski /snowboard the mountains and the BEST snow on earth. Hike the 1000's of miles of mountain trails. Visit/hike the many wonders in Bryce Canyon, Moab, Arches and Zion National Parks! Visit the countless historical sites. Shop and stroll down Park City Main Street. Take a day trip to Bear Lake and go boating or paddle boarding. Head south to Las Vegas, Lake Powell and the Grand Canyon. Enjoy lively restaurants and cafes or live music throughout the year. The possibilities are limitless. Salt Lake City has something to offer everybody.
Unique projects: At HFHGSLA we believe that all projects are unique. The National Volunteer Services Coordinator will support a variety of initiatives that expand volunteer engagement and strengthen the affiliate's impact throughout the community. The member will coordinate volunteers for all of our programs including but not limited to Construction, STEP, ReStore, operations, and special events. They will ensureeach volunteer experience is well organized, meaningful, and aligned with Habitat for Humanity's mission.
The member will play a key role in planning and coordinating signature volunteer initiatives, including Corporate Build Days, Women Build, Pride Build Week, Veterans Build, faith-based build opportunities, and National Days of Service.
They will also develop new volunteer engagement opportunities that encourage year-round participation from individuals, corporations, schools, civic organizations, and faith communities. To strengthen the affiliate's long-term volunteer program, the AmeriCorps member will assist with enhancing volunteer recruitment strategies, improving volunteer orientation and training, maintaining accurate volunteer records, tracking service hours, and implementing volunteer recognition efforts that encourage retention. The member will also help identify and cultivate new community partnerships that expand the affiliate's volunteer network and increase awareness of Habitat's mission.
Through these initiatives, the National Volunteer Services Coordinator will help build a sustainable volunteer program that increases organizational capacity, strengthens community partnerships, and supports the affiliate's ability to serve more families through affordable homeownership, critical home repairs, and community revitalization.

When will you serve?
Start dates are flexible and based on this location’s availability. Talk to the hiring manager for this position about start dates during your interview process. The start date will be 4-6 weeks from receiving an offer and no earlier than September 2026.

Benefits of AmeriCorps service

Living allowance of $20,400 for approximately 10 ½ months of service.
Segal Education Award of $7,395, upon successful completion of service (lifetime maximum of two full education awards).
Forbearance for most federally-guaranteed student loans.
Health care benefits and enrollment in Employee Assistance Plan.
Personal and medical leave — approximately 10 days total.
Personal and professional development opportunities.
Child care benefits, if you qualify.
Worker's compensation insurance.

Supplemental Benefits

Free Housing

Minimum Requirements
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident at least 18 or older and have a high school diploma or GED.

What are we looking for?
Our ideal candidates:

Are passionate about serving the community through direct service.
Demonstrate respect for diversity of opinion, experience, and background.
Desire to gain hands-on experience in the affordable housing and nonprofit sector.
Have experience working on a team.
Possess stellar interpersonal communication skills.
Are motivated and committed to serve full time and in person.
A personal vehicle is required for service.

Auto req ID

10970BR

Position Category

Volunteer Opportunity

Position Type

AmeriCorps

Geographic Location

North America

Location

Salt Lake City, Utah