Director of Volunteer Coordination

Director of Volunteer Coordination La Puente Home, Inc. -

Alamosa, Colorado Salary:

$45,000-$50,000 per year

Job Type:

Full-Time Benefits:

Full benefits package

Schedule:

Primarily Monday-Friday; evenings and weekends as needed About La Puente La Puente Home, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving the San Luis Valley since 1982. Our mission is to meet immediate needs and empower individuals and families to live independently with dignity. Through shelter, food access, outreach, advocacy, youth programs, and crisis services, La Puente works alongside community members experiencing poverty, hunger, and homelessness. About the Community Located in south-central Colorado, the San Luis Valley is one of the largest alpine valleys in the world, known for its rich culture, agricultural heritage, and stunning views of the Sangre de Cristo and San Juan mountain ranges. Position Summary La Puente is seeking a passionate, organized, and mission-driven Director of Volunteer Coordination (DVC) to lead and grow our volunteer engagement efforts. This position recruits, trains, schedules, and supports individual volunteers, interns, and service groups while creating meaningful educational experiences that connect volunteers to La Puente's mission. The DVC also supervises volunteer program staff and collaborates across all La Puente programs to identify service opportunities that strengthen our organization and community. This role reports to the CVO Key ResponsibilitiesVolunteer Program Leadership Recruit, onboard, train, and support individual volunteers Develop volunteer opportunities tailored to organizational needs Build recruitment strategies through community outreach, presentations, social media, newsletters, and partnerships Ensure volunteers have safe, meaningful, and well-supported experiences Maintain volunteer records, waivers, scheduling, and impact reporting Manage volunteer databases including Volgistics and donor relationship tools Staff & Program Supervision Supervise the Community Volunteer Coordinator and seasonal volunteer staff Mentor AmeriCorps-supported team members Complete AmeriCorps reporting, evaluations, and compliance documentation Work Group & Service Learning Coordination Recruit and host 30-40 service groups annually Coordinate projects, schedules, logistics, orientations, and educational programming Facilitate tours, presentations, and service-learning experiences Build long-term relationships with schools, churches, businesses, and service organizations Internship & Community Partnerships Maintain and expand internship partnerships with colleges, universities, and local schools, including Adams State University Coordinate intern onboarding, documentation, supervision, and educational experiences Events & Community Engagement Lead volunteer coordination for special events, including La Puente's annual Thanksgiving celebration Support public presentations, tours, and community relationship-building Assist with cross-program support, including resource navigation and community referrals QualificationsEducation Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent professional experience Experience Leadership or management experience Volunteer coordination, nonprofit management, education, or community engagement experience preferred Experience facilitating groups and public presentations Strong administrative, organizational, and project management skills Skills Excellent written and verbal communication Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines Self-directed, adaptable, and mission-driven Comfortable engaging people from diverse backgrounds Working Conditions Full-time, in-person position based in Alamosa, Colorado Shared office environment Occasional evening and weekend work required Travel throughout the year for trainings, presentations, conferences, and community outreach Why Join La Puente? Join a dedicated team working to strengthen the community and walk alongside individuals and families in crisis. This role offers meaningful work, leadership opportunities, and the chance to make a lasting impact in the San Luis Valley.

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Resume Pay:

$21.50 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person