Volunteer & Membership Coordinator

Job Post: Volunteer & Membership Coordinator Organization: Michigan United Nature of Work: 501(c)(3) & 501(c)(4) Location: State of Michigan Annual Compensation: $50,000, full‑time, temporary for six months with potential extension Position Details and Responsibilities Volunteer Intake Contact all prospective volunteers within 24 business hours of sign‑up. Reach out to all past volunteers to re‑engage into our current campaigns and upcoming events. Design and implement an application process that is efficient and user‑friendly. Ensure volunteers are placed in roles best suited to their skills and interests. Training and Onboarding Schedule, organize and lead regular volunteer orientations. Onboard new volunteers, ensuring they’re well‑informed and comfortable in their roles. Design and maintain resources for volunteers. Communication and Coordination Create a weekly newsletter with upcoming events, trainings, and volunteer opportunities. Monitor the organization’s activities to determine the need for volunteers and coordinate with all internal departments and coalition spaces. Attend regular staff meetings. Maintain regular communication with key staff regarding membership, volunteer arrivals, shifts, events, duties, and any relevant updates. Clearly communicate to potential volunteers Michigan United’s theory of change, expectations, and boundaries. Be available to manage and support volunteers. Keep volunteer‑related information on the website and Mobilize current and accurate. Administration and Reporting Take care of volunteer schedules, ensuring all shifts are covered. Maintain calendars or Mobilize events to manage and inform volunteers and staff of shifts. Maintain staff and volunteer directories. Maintain Google Drive for volunteer information. Track statistics, maintain volunteer records, and create resources. Provide reports on a monthly basis to Executive Leadership and Development. Community Engagement Engage in volunteer recruitment initiatives within the community as needed. Membership Coordinate with Communications and Development to create impactful fundraisers to increase membership and collect dues. Create membership incentives. Print and mail pledge reminders, acknowledgements, thank‑you letters, installments, and monthly renewal letters. Assist with direct mail and telemarketing campaigns, membership events, pledge drives, and fundraising events. General Duties Assist with quality control by following up with volunteers. Spend time at the Michigan United office, integrating with staff, volunteers, and participants to understand needs and improve experience. Focus on volunteer engagement: provide feedback, ensure they feel involved, and address concerns to maintain volunteer retention. Skills & Qualifications Required Experience in community organizing or related fields. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills. Self‑starter, creative, with tolerance for change and ambiguity. Comfortable with public speaking and media engagement. Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic community. Proven experience in community organizing, political campaigns, or a related field. Demonstrated success in volunteer recruitment, training, and event planning. Experience in facilitating complex meetings and managing partnerships. Must be able to travel to various locations for meetings, trainings, and campaign activities. Ability to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends. Access to reliable transportation. Bonus Experience training on the fundamentals of organizing. Experience using Mobilize, EveryAction, and Google Suite. Benefits Health Insurance and a $1,200/year Health Savings Account, or monthly Health insurance stipend after 90 days of employment. Individual Retirement Account (IRA) after earning at least $5,000 during the previous year. Internet stipend of $34.62, and phone stipend of $23.08 per pay period. Fifteen days paid time off for the first and second year of employment; increases with seniority. Paid sick time. Generous paid holiday policy. Paid Summer break. Two‑month sabbatical after four years of full‑time service. Mileage reimbursement policy. Michigan United contracts with BOOM LLC for backend & operational support including hiring and employment. BOOM LLC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Those that identify as queer, trans, non‑binary, Black, Indigenous, people of color, disabled, parents, are/have been system‑impacted, immigrants, and anyone who has experienced systemic oppression and/or gender‑based violence are encouraged to apply. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Michigan United