Volunteer Coordinator Clinton Township Michigan - Democratic Job Roles

Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

The Democratic Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for organizing volunteers for an organization or an event. This individual helps to recruit, train, and manage volunteers, ensuring that they are effectively utilized and their work contributes to the success of an organization. Volunteer Coordinators are often found working in non-profit and civil rights organizations, political campaigns, and community events. They must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with community leaders, people of color, and low-income communities. The ideal candidate should be passionate about community engagement and have previous experience in organizing grassroots movements. In this role, the Volunteer Coordinator must be able to handle several tasks at once while managing a team of volunteers. Additionally, he or she must exhibit leadership qualities, be able to motivate volunteers, and foster a sense of camaraderie.

Full Job Description

Background: Democratic Jobs  clients are looking for Democratic Volunteer Coordinator for recruiting, training, and managing volunteers for local Democratic campaigns and initiatives. This is a key grassroots organizing position that helps get out the vote and spread the Democratic message in the community.

Roles/Duties:

• • Recruit new volunteers by tabling at community events, contacting past volunteers, and promoting volunteer opportunities through social media and local Democratic groups
  • Train new volunteers on canvassing, phone banking, data entry, and other skills needed for campaign activities
  • Manage volunteer shifts and assignments, ensuring adequate volunteer coverage for door knocking, phone banking, office work, and other needs
  • Maintain volunteer contact information, schedules, and data in database or CRM system
  • Develop and distribute volunteer training materials and FAQs
  • Appreciate and recognize volunteers for their contributions with thank you items and events
  • Serve as point person for volunteer-related questions and issues resolution
  • Report volunteer participation metrics to campaign leadership
  • Perform other tasks to support volunteer program as needed

Job Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have proven experience running successful campaigns along with the strategic vision and leadership skills to guide the candidate to victory. They must be committed to the democratic process and align with the candidate's values.

• Passion for civic engagement and the Democratic party
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience training or managing volunteers
• Well-organized with ability to multitask
• Goal-oriented and comfortable taking initiative
• Knowledge of local community and political landscape
• Volunteer management, recruiting, or organizing experience a plus

Benefits

• Opportunity for performance-based bonuses

Salary:

• $20-30 per hour, depending on performance.

Job Types: 

• Full-time, Temporary, Contractor

Pay: 

• $20-30 per hour, depending on performance.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to start right away?

Experience:

• Campaign Management: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: 

• Travel

Note: The above job description is a general outline of responsibilities and qualifications and may be subject to change based on the specific requirements of the campaign. We will review applications on a rolling basis and contact qualified candidates for further evaluation.