Volunteer and Events Coordinator

2 days ago

Austin, TX, United States LifeWorks Austin Full time
LifeWorks of Austin, TX is looking for a Volunteer and Events Coordinator to join our Strategic Partnerships team The Volunteer & Events Coordinator is responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive volunteer program while also planning and executing LifeWorks' special events. Reporting to the Strategic Partnerships Operations Manager, this role deepens community and donor engagement with the LifeWorks mission by creating meaningful volunteer opportunities, coordinating impactful events, and ensuring an excellent supporter and guest experience. The coordinator works across departments to align volunteer and event strategies with agency needs, cultivates strong relationships with donors and community partners, and contributes to LifeWorks' long-term philanthropic goals. This position is accountable to meeting established targets for volunteer engagement and event success.

This full time, exempt position earns a competitive rate ranging from $60,363.95-$65,964.73 depending upon experience. Benefits are also included, which consist of 24 PTO days per year (accrued); 11 paid holidays per year; a premium-free employee medical plan with $100 per month HSA contribution (plus other affordable employee or family medical, dental, and vision options); a retirement savings plan with 50% match on the first 6% of contributions, and much more

RESPONSIBILITIES

Volunteer Engagement
  • Develops and implements a robust volunteer program, including recruitment, screening, training, support, recognition, and retention.
  • Implements goals and measures impact of volunteer program in partnership with agency programs and departments.
  • Partners with cross-departmental staff to identify high-impact volunteer opportunities that advance program and organizational needs.
  • Trains relevant staff on effective volunteer engagement and management. Serves as the liaison between volunteers and staff to ensure effective communication, mutual understanding, and support.
  • Coordinates and manages individual and group volunteer activities (e.g., Home Improvement Challenge, Trunk or Treat, community garden).
  • Cultivates strong and positive relationships with volunteers through consistent communication, meaningful engagement, and recognition initiatives.
  • Creates volunteer recruitment and engagement materials in partnership with the Marketing and Communications team.
  • Aids in ensuring compliance with volunteer policies and procedures and alignment with industry best practices.
  • Documents all volunteer activity in donor database as part of moves management process and generates reports as needed.
Event Management
  • Serves as the primary project manager for signature fundraising and community events, including developing project timelines, tracking workstreams, and ensuring timely completion of all tasks.
  • Oversees front-of-house operations at events and volunteer coordination.
  • Supports board leadership, committees, and staff in planning and executing events that advance fundraising and stewardship goals, create meaningful donor engagement opportunities, and reflect the LifeWorks mission.
  • Coordinates with Marketing and Communication on event collateral, branding, photography/videography, and media requests.
  • Manages vendor research, negotiations, and contracts.
  • Provides direction, coordination, and recognition for event volunteers.
  • Collaborates with the Philanthropy team to integrate events into cultivation and stewardship strategies.
  • Documents event details, participant lists, and outcomes in the donor management system.
  • Manages in-kind donations, including gift card donations, tracking, and disbursement to programs.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Requires a Bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant experience in volunteer engagement and event planning; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Demonstrated success in planning and managing events and volunteer programs.
  • Nonprofit experience is strongly preferred.
  • Proficiency with donor databases/CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Experience with vendor and budget management preferred.

ABOUT LIFEWORKS
With more than 50 years of experience working with youth experiencing homelessness, youth aging out of foster care, young adults, and young parents, LifeWorks is committed to solving youth homelessness through housing, mental health, education, and workforce services. Our vision is a Central Texas where every young person has a place to call home, a sense of belonging, and the support to pursue a life they love.

We provide a full range of support services for vulnerable youth, ensuring that every young person has access to a safe home, the chance to heal, and opportunities to learn and work. Through innovative problem-solving, shared accountability, and evidence-based solutions, we are relentless in achieving real, sustainable, and measurable results for the clients we serve.

A career at LifeWorks offers opportunities to grow professionally while making an immediate, lasting impact on the lives of youth and families in our community. Join us in building a future where every young person has the stability and support to thrive.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

  • Campaign Events

    4 days ago

    Austin, TX, United States Talarico for Texas Full time

    Talarico for Texas is hiring a Campaign Events & Volunteer Coordinator to join James Talarico's US Senate campaign. We are seeking a Coordinator to anchor our public events program, ensuring smooth logistics, energized volunteers, and engaging experiences for supporters. The Coordinator will also assist with Organizing Team functions and general volunteer...

  • Volunteer Coordinator I

    7 days ago

    Austin, TX, United States El Buen Samaritano Full time

    Who We Are For more than 35 years, El Buen Samaritano (El Buen) has been a trusted community resource for Latino and immigrant families in Central Texas. Through innovative and culturally relevant food access, health literacy, education, and economic mobility programming, El Buen serves more than 30,000 individuals annually. The organization is recognized as...

  • Volunteer Coordinator I

    12 hours ago

    Austin, TX, United States El Buen Samaritano Full time

    Who We Are For more than 35 years, El Buen Samaritano (El Buen) has been a trusted community resource for Latino and immigrant families in Central Texas. Through innovative and culturally relevant food access, health literacy, education, and economic mobility programming, El Buen serves more than 30,000 individuals annually. The organization is recognized as...

  • Volunteer Coordinator I

    6 days ago

    Austin, TX, United States El Buen Samaritano Full time

    Who We Are For more than 35 years, El Buen Samaritano (El Buen) has been a trusted community resource for Latino and immigrant families in Central Texas. Through innovative and culturally relevant food access, health literacy, education, and economic mobility programming, El Buen serves more than 30,000 individuals annually. The organization is recognized as...

  • Volunteer Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    Austin, TX, United States Mobile Loaves & Fishes Full time

    Volunteer CoordinatorScope & PurposeThe Volunteer Coordinator is an integral member of the Community Empowerment department, working to steward the MLF vision of empowering communities into a lifestyle of service with the homeless by filling the volunteer needs of our programs as we steward relationships with groups and individuals who desire to serve with...

  • Volunteer Coordinator

    1 week ago

    Austin, TX, United States Mobile Loaves & Fishes Full time

    Volunteer CoordinatorScope & PurposeThe Volunteer Coordinator is an integral member of the Community Empowerment department, working to steward the MLF vision of empowering communities into a lifestyle of service with the homeless by filling the volunteer needs of our programs as we steward relationships with groups and individuals who desire to serve with...

  • Volunteer Coordinator

    6 days ago

    Austin, TX, United States Mobile Loaves & Fishes Full time

    Volunteer CoordinatorScope & PurposeThe Volunteer Coordinator is an integral member of the Community Empowerment department, working to steward the MLF vision of empowering communities into a lifestyle of service with the homeless by filling the volunteer needs of our programs as we steward relationships with groups and individuals who desire to serve with...

  • Events Coordinator

    6 days ago

    Austin, TX, United States Texas Civil Rights Project Full time

    POSITION TITLE: Events Coordinator SUPERVISOR: Development Database Manager DATE EFFECTIVE: Apply by Jan 1, 2026 LOCATION: Position will primarily be remote in Texas, Houston preferred TRAVEL: (Moderate) JOB CLASSIFICATION: Full-time SALARY TIER LEVEL: Tier: 2 Coordinator - $55,836- $71,874 BARGAINING UNION ELIGIBILITY: Union Eligible About TCRP The...

  • Volunteer Coordinator

    3 days ago

    Austin, TX, United States World Relief Full time

    Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor? If you answered 'yes', to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people...

  • Volunteer Coordinator

    7 days ago

    Austin, TX, United States World Relief Full time

    Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor? If you answered 'yes', to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people...