Volunteer Engagement Specialist

Location: Saint Louis, MO

Job Id:139

# of Openings:1

Position Summary

The Volunteer Engagement Specialist strengthens community involvement by recruiting, training, and engaging volunteers while developing meaningful partnerships that support GASA's Community Hub model. This role expands organizational capacity across Social Stability and Early Childhood Education programs through effective volunteer coordination, community outreach, and in kind donation support.

Key Responsibilities

Recruit, onboard, and place volunteers across agency programs

Maintain volunteer records, documentation, and compliance in Salesforce

Develop volunteer roles and opportunities in partnership with staff

Plan volunteer appreciation activities and engagement efforts

Community Engagement

Build relationships with businesses, schools, civic groups, and faith communities

Represent GASA at community events and volunteer fairs

Support outreach and recruitment materials

Collaborate with Communications to highlight volunteer stories

Oversee collection, tracking, and reporting of in kind donations

Support solicitation of items for program and event needs

Assist leadership in identifying volunteer priorities aligned with organizational goals

Help develop tools to measure volunteer and community impact

Qualifications

Experience with volunteer coordination and community outreach

Strong communication and relationship building skills

Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects

Comfort working in fast paced, flexible environments

Experience with data tracking and program evaluation

PTO

401(k) & Employer Match

Life, Short Term, and Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development Opportunities

Occasional evenings and weekends required

Office based role with physical activity during events (lifting 15-20 lbs, standing, bending)